| Main Ref. | Phillips, A.V., 2003 |
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| Fertilization | |
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| Batch spawner | Ref. |
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| Parental Care | |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Pups are born in dense breeding colonies. Perinatal attendance averages one week, then mothers forage offshore several days at a time. Upon arrival from sea, mother and pup reunites using vocalization signals and olfactory cues, i.e., naso-nasal contact. Lactation lasts at least 12 months. |
| Search for more references on reproduction | Scirus |