Comprehensive synthesis of the diversity of hearing abilities and sound production mechanisms of freshwater fish species found in northeastern North America

Roca, I. T., Proulx, R., Chion, C. et Mingelbier, M. (2025). Comprehensive synthesis of the diversity of hearing abilities and sound production mechanisms of freshwater fish species found in northeastern North America. Reviews in Fish Biology and Fisheries, 35 (3). pp. 1369-1382. ISSN 0960-3166 1573-5184 DOI 10.1007/s11160-025-09961-8

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Fish are sensitive to underwater acoustics, with some species actively producing sounds for communication. It is hypothesized that the evolution of hearing and sound production traits in fish has not progressed in parallel, instead responding to distinct pressures, such as the level of ambient noise or the presence of specialized mechanisms related to hearing and sound production. However, evidence supporting these hypotheses has been restricted to isolated case studies, thus lacking a broader perspective, especially for freshwater fish. In this study, we (i) provide the first comprehensive synthesis of hearing and sound production mechanisms in 147 freshwater fish species found in northeastern North America, and (ii) examine the relationship between species’ hearing sensitivity, ecological descriptors, and habitat characteristics influencing sound levels and propagation. Our analysis highlights the scarcity of data on freshwater fish but identifies three “acoustic groups” based on the match/mismatch between hearing and sound production mechanisms. Additionally, our findings suggest that hearing sensitivity correlates with the ambient sound levels of the species’ noisiest habitats, nesting behavior, and substrate type of their growing habitat. We emphasize the need for baseline acoustic data in both resident and migratory freshwater fish species to better understand the biological and ecological roles of hearing and sound production, and to develop predictive models for their responses to changing soundscapes.

Type de document:	Article
Mots-clés libres:	Freshwater fish Bioacoustics Hearing threshold Sound production Ecoacoustical constraint hypothesis
Date de dépôt:	26 avr. 2026 15:27
Dernière modification:	26 avr. 2026 15:27
Version du document déposé:	Post-print (version corrigée et acceptée)
URI:	https://depot-e.uqtr.ca/id/eprint/12833

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