Sounds Made by Epinephelus guttatus
Picture by Neal, C.

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Sound produced yes, active sound production
Type of sound produced thumps, escape sounds
Sound production organ swim bladder
Sound mechanism vibration by contraction of associated muscles (probably similar as in Epinephelus striatus)
Behavioural context under duress (handling & electric stimulation)
Reference Fish, M.P. and W.H. Mowbray, 1970
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Entered by Kaschner, Kristin on 08.31.01
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