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FishSounds
FishSounds inventories research on fish sound production, with search by fish group, recordings, or references.
About FishSounds
FishSounds is a website that inventories research on fish sound production worldwide. Users can search the inventory by fish taxa, by recordings, or by references. The site includes an About Our Data section that explains where the data comes from and defines terms used on the site. At the time of the homepage text, it listed 1,270 species examined, 1,062 soniferous species, 1,344 recordings, and 1,020 references.
The site states that it is still growing. Visitors can suggest edits or contribute references and fish sound recordings by contacting the site. Images and recordings carry their own license information, which should be checked before reuse. The site also asks users to cite it and provides citation instructions.
Key features
- Global inventory of fish sound production research
- Search by fish taxa, recordings, or references
- About Our Data section explaining sources and defined terms
- Citation instructions for the website, recordings, and research
- License information shown for images and recordings
- Contact route for suggested edits and contributed references or recordings
Best for: Researchers and students who need a reference inventory of published fish sound production research.
Good for
- Covers research from around the world in one searchable inventory
- Explains where its data comes from and defines the terms it uses
- Gives citation guidance and license information for reuse
Watch out for
- The site describes its inventory as still growing, so coverage may be incomplete
- Reuse of images and recordings depends on the license attached to each item
FishSounds at a glance
- Website
- fishsounds.net/index.js
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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FishSounds FAQ
Where does the data on FishSounds come from?
The About Our Data section explains where the data comes from and defines the terms used throughout the site.
How can I cite FishSounds or a specific recording?
The site provides citation instructions for referencing the website in general, as well as specific recordings and research.
How can I suggest an edit or contribute a recording?
Contact the site to suggest an edit or to contribute a reference or fish sound recording.
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