Reef Fish Lab - Reproduction

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Article Summary:
The hamlets are an intriquing
group of mini-groupers.
The hamlets (Hypoplectrus spp.) comprise an interesting genus of smaller groupers that are ubiquitous on reefs of Florida, Bahamas and Caribbean. Like many of the groupers, the hamlets display very interesting reproductive behavior. This CoralRealm feature article takes a closer look at the spawning behavior and reproductive strategies of these interesting little groupers.

Topics included in this article are:

  • Egg Parceling, Trading and Advertisement
  • "Night (Dusk) Moves"
  • Eggs and Larvae
  • Humming Hamlets


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