Spawning Aggregations of Plectropomus areolatus

Main Ref. Johannes, R.E., Squire, L., Graham, T., Sadovy, Y. and Renguul, H. , 1999, Spawning aggregations of groupers (Serranidae) in Palau., Marine Conservation Research Series Publ#1, The Nature Conservancy. 144 pp
Spawning type Unknown
Aggregation type Transient
Spawning evidence
Direct
Spawning observation; Hydrated eggs; Postovulatory follicles
Indirect
Courtship
Status Unknown
Lunar phase New moon; Third quarter;
Habitat type High coral cover; Reef channel (pass); Sand; Low relief living reef; Rubble
Management Spawning season sales ban Gear Hook and Line; Spear
Country Palau
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