Main Ref. | Barradas-Ortiz, C., P. Briones-Fourzán and E. Lozano-Álvarez, 2003 |
Mode | true hermaphroditism |
Fertilization | in brood pouch or similar structure |
Spawning Frequency | throughout the year, but peaking once |
Batch Spawner | No |
Reproductive Guild | nonguarders |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Oviposition in females preceded by parturial molt; functional form of oostegites obtained; females can grow between 1-3 cm BL in first parturial molt; 1 or more pre-parturial molts between the onset of ovarian maturity and first parturial molt. |
Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |