Main Ref. | Márquez, M.R., 1990 |
Mode | |
Fertilization | |
Spawning Frequency | |
Batch Spawner | No |
Reproductive Guild |
nonguarders Brood hiders |
Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Mating usually lasts for 20 minutes. Nesting cycle varies from latitude and geographical characteristics of the coast. Nesting cycle is 2 or 3 years which usually lays 61 to 126 eggs per clutch for 4 or 5 times per season. Incubation period varies from 50 to 78 days depending on temperature and humidity. Survival rate is lower if incubation period is shorter. |
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