Main Ref. | Kleynhans, C.J., 1988 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | external |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | no obvious seasonal peak |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
Reproductive guild | nonguarders |
Parental Care | |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Male and female have been observed swimming side by side apparently joined by the opercular organ of the male; this is probably an adaptation to ensure the efficient external fertilization of ova in a flowing water environment (Ref. 88978). Breeding appears to be correlated with the start and ending of the rainy season; possibly exhibits multiple spawning over a prolonged breeding season (Ref. 88978). |
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