Biology of Finfish and Shellfish

4.8.1. Breeding modes of bony fish

Oviparous

Producing eggs that develop outside the maternal body. e.g.: many bony fishes

Ovo-viviparous

Developing larvae (juveniles) within the maternal body in eggs. e.g.: scorpaenidae, cottidae, hexagrammidae

Viviparous

Developing Juveniles within the parent body by maternal nutrition supply. e.g.: embiotocidae, poeciliidae.