The reproductive biology of Centropomus parallelus was described from 589 individuals captured in estuarine and coastal waters in Southern Brazil. Length-frequency distribution showed the dominance of males in smaller length-classes (132-290 mm L T ), whereas females were dominant in larger length-classes (>290 mm L T ). Total length at maturity (L 50 ) was 180 mm L T and corresponded to 29% of the maximum length recorded. Histological sections revealed one hermaphrodite (205 mm L T ) and few immature females. Life history traits provided herein can contribute to sustainable fisheries management practices.
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