Spawning Aggregations of Plectropomus areolatus

Main Ref. Hamilton, R., M. Matawai and T. Potuku., 2004, Spawning Aggregations of Coral Reef Fish in New Ireland and Manus Provinces, Papua New Guinea: Local Knowledge Field Survey Report, TNC Pacific Island Countries Report No. 4/04.
Spawning type Unknown
Aggregation type Transient
Spawning evidence
Direct
Indirect
Courtship; Multiple gravid females; Colour changes associated with spawning
Status Same
Lunar phase Third quarter;
Habitat type Low relief living reef; Reef promontory (point); High coral cover
Management None Gear Spear; Hook and Line
Country Papua New Guinea
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