| Ref. principal | Lewis, A.D., L.B. Chapman and A. Sesewa, 1983 |
| Modo | protogyny |
| Fertilização | external |
| Mating type | |
| Frequência de desova | one clear seasonal peak per year |
| Spawning aggregation | Yes. Ref. SCRFA, Science and Conservation of Fish Aggregations, 2018 |
| Desova em lotes | Yes. Ref. Rimmer, M.A., R.N. Garrett and M.A. Samoilys, 1994 |
| Grupo reprodutivo |
nonguarders open water/substratum egg scatterers |
| Parental Care | none |
| Descrição do ciclo de vida e do comportamento reprodutor | A monandric species (Ref. 55367) but now confirmed for diandry (Ref. 103751). Estimated size at sex change occurs at 32.1 cm TL and 16 years of age (Ref. 55367). Courtship behavior: a male approaches 1 or more females from behind, changing color from dark brown to brownish white while the edges of median fins remained dark. As the male gets near, it flicks its dorsal and pelvic fins eliciting a mild lateral display from the female. The male rolls onto its side and shakes from side to side as its abdomen passes the female. Takes 15 seconds (Ref. 2160). |
| Procurar por mais referências sobre reprodução | Scirus |