Spawning Aggregations of Mycteroperca bonaci

Main Ref. Carter J. & D. Perrine, 1994, A spawning aggregation of Dog snapper, Lutjanus jocu (Pisces: Lutjanidae) in Belize, Central America., Bulletin of Marine Science, 55(1): 228-234; Carter J., G.J. Marrow & V. Pryor., 1994, Aspects of the ecology and reproduction of Nassau grouper, Epinephelus striatus, off the coast of Belize, Central America., Proc. Gulf. Carib. Fish. Inst. 43:65-111; Carter J., 1988, Moonlight mating of the multitudes., Animal Kingdom, 92: 62-69; Paz G. & Sedberry G., 2008, Identifying Black Grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) Spawning Aggregations off Belize: Conservation and Management, Proceedings of the 60th Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute
Spawning type Pair spawning
Aggregation type Unknown
Spawning evidence
Direct
Spawning observation
Indirect
Courtship; High seasonal landings; Colour changes associated with spawning
Status Unknown
Lunar phase Full moon; Third quarter;
Habitat type Reef promontory (point)
Management Spawning season sales ban; Marine Protected Area Gear Unknown
Country Belize
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