Main Ref. | Burgess, W.E., 1992 |
Mode | dioecism |
Fertilization | in brood pouch or similar structure |
Mating type | |
Spawning frequency | |
Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
Batch spawner | Ref. |
Reproductive guild |
nonguarders brood hiders |
Parental Care | |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | In captivity, deposits eggs in plants near the substrate, particularly on the underside of the leaves (rarely placed on top). Spawning male protects the female from other males attempting to spawn with her. |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |