| Main Ref. | Baensch, H.A. and R. Riehl, 1985 |
| Mode | dioecism |
| Fertilization | external |
| Mating type | |
| Spawning frequency | |
| Spawning aggregation | Ref. |
| Batch spawner | Yes. Ref. Kuiter, R.H., P.A. Humphries and A.H. Arthington, 1996 |
| Reproductive guild | nonguarders |
| Parental Care | |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | During the breading season, N. oxleyana displays sexual dichromatism, with males showing more intense changes (Ref. 74347). Males display a darkening of the dorsal, anal and pelvic fins and red colouration of the body and caudal fin (Ref. 74352). Serial spawner (Ref. 74347). |
| Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |