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 KL & MH. Tupper , 2008, The vulnerability of reproductively active squaretail coralgrouper (Plectropomus areolatus) to fishing
Spawning type Unknown
Aggregation type Transient
Spawning evidence
Direct
Hydrated eggs
Indirect
High seasonal landings
Status Decreasing
Lunar phase Full moon;
Habitat type Low relief living reef; Fringing reef; Outer reef slope
Management Marine Protected Area; Spawning season sales ban Gear Hook and Line; Spear
Country Micronesia
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