Reproduction of Hippocampus fuscus
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Main Ref. Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen, 1966
Mode dioecism
Fertilization in brood pouch or similar structure
Mating type monogamy:obligate
Spawning frequency
Spawning aggregation Ref.  
Batch spawner Yes.   Ref.  Breder, C.M. and D.E. Rosen, 1966
Reproductive guild bearers
external brooders
Parental Care paternal
Description of life cycle and mating behavior Adults pair-bond and greet on a daily basis in the laboratory (Ref. 35709). Monogamous mating is observed as both obligate and genetic (Ref. 52884). Male carries the eggs in a brood pouch (Ref. 205). Gestation period is about 14 days depending on temperature (Ref. 30915). Clutch size is about 30-140 (from dropped clutches) (Ref. 30915).
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