Main Ref. | Barr, L., 1973 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | |
Spawning Frequency | |
Batch Spawner | No |
Reproductive Guild | |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Protandrically hermaphroditic. Initially develops and functions as a male and transforms into females after about 3 to 5 years and remains as female onwards (Ref. 91741). Males become sexually mature when 15 cm TL is reached (Ref. 91750). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |