Spawning Aggregations of Epinephelus fuscoguttatus

Main Ref. Johannes, R.E., Squire, L., Graham, T., Sadovy, Y. and Renguul, H. , 1999, Spawning aggregations of groupers (Serranidae) in Palau., Marine Conservation Research Series Publ#1, The Nature Conservancy. 144 pp
Spawning type Unknown
Aggregation type Transient
Spawning evidence
Direct
Hydrated eggs; Postovulatory follicles; Spawning observation
Indirect
Courtship; Mature gonads
Status Unknown
Lunar phase New moon;
Habitat type Reef channel (pass); Sand channels; Rubble; Sand; High coral cover
Management Spawning season sales ban Gear Spear; Hook and Line
Country Palau
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