| Main Ref. | Balon, E.K., 1975 |
| Mode | dioecism |
| Fertilization | external |
| Mating type | |
| Spawning frequency | |
| Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
| Batch spawner | Yes. Ref. Kottelat, M. and J. Freyhof, 2007 |
| Reproductive guild |
guarders nesters |
| Parental Care | |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | "Males defend territories and eggs, and clean plants, stone or other materials by rubbing them with the spongy nape pad and dorsal fin, which contain mucus-secreting cells and taste buds. The mucus may have fungicidal properties" (Ref. 59043). |
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