| Main Ref. | Chacon, J.O., M.I.M. Alves and M.S.C. de Mesquita, 1994 |
| Mode | dioecism |
| Fertilization | external |
| Mating type | |
| Spawning frequency | Two seasonal peaks per year |
| Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
| Batch spawner | Ref. Chacon, J.O., M.I.M. Alves and M.S.C. de Mesquita, 1994 |
| Reproductive guild |
bearers external brooders |
| Parental Care | paternal |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Females reach maturity at a younger age than males and grow faster. The male incubates 28-40 eggs in the mouth and 200-400 eggs that are fixed in a glutinous mass on its head. Incubation takes 10-12 days. After 50-60 days fully functional young (6-6.5 cm TL) are released. |
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