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 Unknown
Aggregation type Transient
Spawning evidence
Direct
Hydrated eggs; Postovulatory follicles; Spawning observation
Indirect
Courtship
Status Unknown
Lunar phase First quarter;
Habitat type Outer reef slope
Management Limited gear types; Marine Protected Area; Time/area closure; Landing quota; Limited entry; Size limits Gear Unknown
Country Australia
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