Some individuals undertake seasonal migrations
Spawning in open waters
Unknown
Females lay their eggs in crevices or under rocky ledges
No migration
Multiple individuals deposit eggs in a single location
Non-migratory
Eggs are deposited on the substrate
Egg scatterer
Burrowing and guarding eggs
No regular migration pattern
Females lay egg cases on the ocean floor
Nest builders
Zebra Turkeyfish do not migrate.
During the breeding season, male Zebra Turkeyfish build nests in rocky crevices and attract females by displaying their vibrant colors.
Monogamous pairs
Some species exhibit upstream migration for spawning
Spawning in shallow waters