A common misconception is that fish have penises During spawning, the male betta engages in a courtship dance with the female However, this is not the case
Fish Genitalia
Instead, they release their sperm into the water through a small opening known as the urogenital pore.
Unlike mammals, most fish don't possess an external penis, and their reproductive methods can vary widely across species
Many male fish fertilize eggs externally For instance, species like salmon and carp release their sperm into the water where it directly fertilizes the female's released eggs. Thanks to a recent study published in. When fish born female switch to male, scientists call that protogyny
Wrasses, parrotfish and a number of groupers, such as reds and blacks, are protogynous hermaphrodites. No, male betta fish do not have a penis for mating Instead, they use a different reproductive method called spawning
