Some species exhibit migration behaviors
Male constructs a nest and courts the female
There is limited information on the migration patterns of Stingfish, but they are known to undertake seasonal movements.
During the breeding season, male Stingfish will court females by swimming alongside them and displaying their fins. Once a female is ready to spawn, she will release her eggs into the water column.
Some species of stingrays exhibit seasonal migrations, while others stay in the same area year-round.
During mating, a male stingray will grasp the female's pectoral disc with his claspers, which are modified pelvic fins. The female will then give birth to live young, known as pups.
Non-migratory
May form temporary pair bonds
Mating occurs in shallow waters
Males build nests and females deposit eggs
Some populations migrate upstream
Nest builder
They undertake long migrations between freshwater and saltwater habitats
They migrate to spawning grounds in freshwater rivers
Eggs are laid on the sandy bottom
Varies by species
Long migrations
Anadromous
Some species migrate between different habitats for spawning
Males build nests and females lay eggs in the nests
Egg layers, males guard and fan the eggs
They exhibit high habitat fidelity and do not have a significant migration pattern.
During the spawning season, male Summer Flounders release sperm while the females release eggs into the water column.
No migration
Unknown
Some species undertake short-distance migrations
Migratory
Spawning
Some species migrate during certain times of the year
Males form territories and perform courtship displays to attract females