| Main Ref. | Richardson, M.G., 1979 |
| Mode | protandry |
| Fertilization | internal (oviduct) |
| Spawning Frequency | |
| Batch Spawner | No |
| Reproductive Guild |
bearers Internal live bearers |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Ovoviviparous, parental brooders; fertilization occurs in the mantle cavity (Ref. 93769). It shows simultaneous and sequential hermaphroditism (protandry) (Ref. 105045). Life cycle: Embryos develop into larvae and released from the mantle cavity as miniature adults which takes 17-18 months (Refs. 833, 93769). |
| Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |