Seasonal migrations for mating and feeding
Embryonic cannibalism occurs inside the womb
Unknown
Spawning aggregations
Some populations undertake long migrations
Mating occurs offshore, and females give birth in shallow nursery areas
Non-migratory
External fertilization
Egg-laying
Non-migrant
Monogamous pair bonds
No significant migration
Males guard and defend nesting sites
Seasonal migration
Form large spawning aggregations
Limited migration
Spawning in rivers
Saury are known for their extensive migrations, traveling long distances to find suitable spawning grounds and feeding areas.
Saury gather in large schools to spawn, releasing their eggs and sperm simultaneously.
Saw Sharks are known to migrate to different areas, but their migration patterns are not well understood.
Mating in Saw Sharks occurs during the spring and summer months.
Some species undertake long-distance migrations
Males use their rostral saws to fight for mates
There is limited information available about the migration patterns of the Scaly Dragonfish.
During the mating season, male Scaly Dragonfishes perform elaborate courtship displays to attract females. They display their pectoral fins and swim in circular patterns.
No specific migration pattern
Spawning