Main Ref. | Richard, K.R., M.C. Dillon, H. Whitehead and J.M. Wright, 1996 |
Mode | |
Fertilization | internal (oviduct) |
Spawning Frequency | |
Batch Spawner | No |
Reproductive Guild | guarders |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Mature females live in socially cohesive groups of 10-30 individuals which include immature males and females and within is a communal suckling and caring of the young. Also, males leave the group at the age of 6 (Ref. 97765). |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |