| Main Ref. | Heijns, W., 2002 |
| Mode | dioecism |
| Fertilization | external |
| Mating type | |
| Spawning frequency | |
| Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
| Batch spawner | Yes. Ref. Günther-Nonell, J. and J. Ulloa-Rojas, 1995 |
| Reproductive guild |
guarders clutch tenders |
| Parental Care | |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Produces about 1000-1500 eggs. Altruism with males of other species while tending the young. This updates previous informations from Ref. 7335. Min. 1000 eggs, sexual maturity is reached at 15 months and 20 cm (Ref. 2060). |
| Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |