Male boldness and female parental care predict reproductive success in a bi-parental cichlid, the rainbow krib (Pelvicachromis pulcher)
U. Scherer, P. Niemela, W. Schuett
This study examines how male and female boldness and parental care influence reproductive success in rainbow kribs, finding that bolder males produce larger broods but are less likely to reproduce, while female boldness correlates with offspring number.
bioRxiv · Nov 23, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition