Reproduction of Dascyllus trimaculatus
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Main Ref. Randall, H.A. and G.R. Allen, 1977
Mode dioecism
Fertilization external
Mating type
Spawning frequency
Spawning aggregation Ref.  
Batch spawner Yes.   Ref.  Garnaud, J., 1957
Reproductive guild guarders
nesters
Parental Care paternal
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Oviparous, distinct pairing during breeding (Ref. 205). Eggs are demersal and adhere to the substrate (Ref. 205). Males guard and aerate the eggs (Ref. 205). Courtship characterized by male 'signal-jumping'. Captive pair reported to spawn thrice monthly with a total of 17 over a 7-month period (Ref. 2856). While protogyny was originally proposed for this species, recent studies confirmed gonochorism in the form of non-functional hermaphroditism (Ref. 103751).
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