Do Fish Have Periods?

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Fish do not have periods! They have internal sexual organs and ovaries that produce unfertilized eggs once a year.

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When the eggs have matured, the female will eject them into the water for external fertilization by the male.

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This process, called spawning, makes a menstrual cycle in fish unnecessary.

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If you live close to a river with clear water, it's actually pretty easy to observe spawning fish if you know when the spawning takes place.

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Most fish species will spawn sometime during the spring, most commonly between the months of March and June.

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Many fish need a water temperature between 45 and 70F in order to spawn successfully. 

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Learn even more facts about fish and their spawning behaviors via the link below!

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