BIOTIC Species Information for Pandalina spp.
Researched bySean Lindsley-Leake Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanismPlanktotrophic
Reproductive SeasonJanuary to September Reproductive LocationAs adult
Reproductive frequencyAnnual episodic Regeneration potential No
Life span1-2 years Age at reproductive maturity<1 year
Generation time1 year Fecundity4-600
Egg/propagule size0.5mm Fertilization typeInternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential1km-10km Larval settlement periodSee additional information
Duration of larval stage1-2 months   
Reproduction Preferences Additional InformationEggs are produced from January to September, with 2/3 broods per season. Eggs take 12 weeks to hatch, with larvae then taking up to 2 months to final metamorphosis. Maturity is then reached 8 months after reaching the adult stage.
Reproduction References Gurney, 1923, Allen, 1965,
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