Spawning Aggregations of Plectropomus areolatus

Main Ref. Hamilton, R., M. Matawai and T. Potuku., 2004, Spawning Aggregations of Coral Reef Fish in New Ireland and Manus Provinces, Papua New Guinea: Local Knowledge Field Survey Report, TNC Pacific Island Countries Report No. 4/04.
Spawning type Pair spawning
Aggregation type Transient
Spawning evidence
Direct
Spawning observation
Indirect
Courtship; Colour changes associated with spawning
Status Decreasing
Lunar phase Third quarter;
Habitat type Reef channel (pass); Low relief living reef; Sand channels
Management None Gear Spear
Country Papua New Guinea
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