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Spawning of Epinephelus striatus
Main Ref: Colin, P., 1989
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Country: Bahamas
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Locality: Off Long Island
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Comments: Groupers were observed spawning in subgroups out of a larger aggregation from 20 minutes before to 20 minutes after sunset, 2 days before to 3 days after the full moon. Spawning occurred mainly within 10 minutes around sunset. Males emit huge puffs of sperm which appear like cumulus clouds.
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