Spawning Aggregations of Plectropomus leopardus

Main Ref. Zeller D.C., 1998, Spawning aggregations: patterns of movement of the coral trout Plectropomus leopardus (Serranidae) as determined by ultrasonic telemetry., Marine Ecology Progress Series 162: 253-263; Dirk Zeller, 2003, pers. comm.; Zeller D.C., 1998, Spawning aggregations: patterns of movement of the coral trout Plectropomus leopardus (Serranidae) as determined by ultrasonic telemetry, Marine Ecology Progress Series 162 253-263
Spawning type Pair spawning
Aggregation type Transient
Spawning evidence
Direct
Postovulatory follicles; Spawning observation; Hydrated eggs
Indirect
Courtship
Status Unknown
Lunar phase First quarter;
Habitat type High coral cover; Outer reef slope
Management Landing quota; Marine Protected Area; Limited gear types; Limited entry Gear Unknown
Country Australia
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