Scarus Taeniopterus spawn year-round, under low sunlight.
Peak spawning tends to be during the summer season.
Evidence of parental behavior does not exist.
Parrotfish eggs are dispersed by tidal currents and tend to hatch a day after being fertilized.
They develop quickly and can reach maturity in a few years.
The maximum lifespan of parrotfish is 20 years however most live 5 years or less.
The family Scaridae are known for their complex reproductive systems.
Males can be either born male or can be females that have gone through sex change based on the reproductive circumstance they are facing and whether or not it is an advantage to be one sex or the other.
Scarus Taeniopterus spawn year-round, under low sunlight. Peak spawning tends to be during the summer season. Evidence of parental behavior does not exist. Parrotfish eggs are dispersed by tidal currents and tend to hatch a day after being fertilized. They develop quickly and can reach maturity in a few years. The maximum lifespan of parrotfish is 20 years however most live 5 years or less. The family Scaridae are known for their complex reproductive systems. Males can be either born male or can be females that have gone through sex change based on the reproductive circumstance they are facing and whether or not it is an advantage to be one sex or the other.
Princess parrotfish