Spawning Aggregations of Plectropomus areolatus

Main Ref. Rhodes K.L., 2003, SCRFA Spawning Aggregation Survey. Federated States of Micronesia, 7 Feb. - 27 Mar, 2003, Western Pacific Fisher Survey Series: Society for the Conservation of Reef Fish Aggregations. Volume 2. (confidential appendix); Rhodes K.L. & Y. Sadovy., 2002, Temporal and spatial trends in spawning aggregations of camoflage grouper, Epinephelus polyphekadion, in Pohnpei, Micronesia., Environmental Biology of Fishes 63:27-39
Spawning type Unknown
Aggregation type Unknown
Spawning evidence
Direct
Unspecified
Indirect
Courtship; Colour changes associated with spawning; Significant increase in numbers observed (eg > 3x)
Status Same
Lunar phase Full moon;
Habitat type Low relief living reef; Fringing reef; Drop-off (shelf edge)
Management Marine Protected Area; Spawning season sales ban Gear Hook and Line
Country Micronesia
Comments & Corrections
Back to Search