BIOTIC Species Information for Henricia oculata
Researched byAngus Jackson Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byDr A.C. Campbell
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanismLecithotrophic
Direct Development
Reproductive SeasonMarch to April Reproductive LocationInsufficient information
Reproductive frequencyAnnual protracted Regeneration potential No
Life span3-5 years Age at reproductive maturityInsufficient information
Generation timeInsufficient information Fecundity100-1,000
Egg/propagule sizeInsufficient information Fertilization typeInsufficient information
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential>10km Larval settlement periodInsufficient information
Duration of larval stageInsufficient information   
Reproduction Preferences Additional InformationFemales have ripe eggs between March and April, males have mature sperm throughout the year.
Maturity dependent on size rather than age.
Reproduction References Brun, 1976,
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