BIOTIC Species Information for Upogebia spp.
Researched byDr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick Data supplied byPML
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanismPlanktotrophic
Brooding
Reproductive SeasonMay to September Reproductive LocationAs adult
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential No
Life spanInsufficient information Age at reproductive maturity1 year
Generation timeNot researched Fecundity5000
Egg/propagule size560 µm Fertilization typeInsufficient information
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialNot researched Larval settlement periodJuly to December
Duration of larval stage11-30 days   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Webb, 1919, Candisani et al., 2001, Kevrekidis spp., Tunberg, 1986,
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