Partially migratory
Spawning
California Halibut have a limited migration pattern, usually moving to deeper waters during the winter months and returning to shallower coastal areas during the spring and summer.
During spawning, females can release several million eggs, which are fertilized by the males. The eggs are buoyant and float near the surface until they hatch.
The migration pattern of the Canary Rockfish is not well understood.
The reproductive behavior of the Canary Rockfish is not well studied, but it is believed to have a spawning season during late winter or early spring.
Non-migratory
External fertilization
Migratory
Migrate upstream to spawn
Capelin undertake long-distance migrations from their feeding grounds to spawning grounds.
During the reproductive season, capelin form large spawning aggregations and release their eggs in the water.
Eggs are laid and attached to plant leaves
Cardinalfish do not typically engage in long-distance migrations.
After spawning, the male Cardinalfish carries the eggs in his mouth. He protects and aerates the eggs until they hatch.
Lay adhesive eggs on vegetation or in substrate
Sedentary, do not undertake long-distance migrations
Male uses claspers to transfer sperm to female
Some populations migrate long distances to spawn
Spawning occurs in late spring or early summer
Cat Sharks do not have a specific migration pattern.
The female Cat Shark lays egg capsules that attach to rocky or sandy substrates.
No regular migration patterns
Multiple males may court a single female, eggs are released into the water
Varies depending on species
Depends on the species
Spawning in rivers during monsoon season
Egg-laying
Egg layers
Central Mudminnows do not have a known migration pattern.
During the breeding season, the male Central Mudminnow builds a nest using vegetation and mud. The female lays the eggs in the nest, and the male fertilizes them.
