Spawning Aggregations of Polymixia lowei

Main Ref. Baumberger RE, Brown-Peterson NJ, Reed JK, Gilmore RG, 2010, Spawning aggregation of Beardfish, Polymixia lowei, in a deep-water sinkhole off the Florida Keys, Copeia 1:41-46
Spawning type Unknown
Aggregation type Unknown
Spawning evidence
Direct
Postovulatory follicles
Indirect
Significant increase in numbers observed (eg > 3x)
Status Unknown
Lunar phase Full moon;
Habitat type Sand; Pavement; Deep water reef; Rubble
Management Gear
Country United States (contiguous states)
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