Non-migratory
Unknown
Largely non-migratory
Nests in shallow water during the spawning season
Seasonal migrations
Spawning aggregations
American Soles do not have a specific migration pattern.
During the mating season, males and females come together to spawn and release eggs and sperm into the water.
Migratory, moves to spawn in upstream areas
Spawning in shallow water
Strong migratory patterns
Form large groups for breeding
Monogamous
Monogamous pairings
Females release eggs into the water, and males fertilize them externally
No specific migration pattern
Builds nests and guards eggs
No significant migration patterns
Male guards the eggs until they hatch
Males fuse with females
Broadcast spawner
No specific behavior
No true migration, but may move within their habitat based on water levels
Guarding of nests by males