Species
Explore the aquatic animals documented through AquaCoda observations.
Each species entry brings together identification information, behavioural context and links to related observations.
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- AquaCodaConfirmed soundsAmphibian
African dwarf frog
Hymenochirus boettgeri
Popular aquatic amphibian. Males produce underwater calls, especially during mating behaviour.
- AquaCodaCandidateCichlid
Cichlids
Cichlidae
Complex communication through colour, posture, vibration, and in some species sound production.
- AquaCodaConfirmed soundsLoach
Clown loach
Chromobotia macracanthus
Social aquarium fish known for clicking sounds and group communication.
- AquaCodaCandidateCatfish
Corydoras catfish
Corydoras spp.
Social community fish. Sound-producing mechanisms are documented in several catfish groups.
- AquaCodaConfirmed soundsGourami
Croaking gourami
Trichopsis vittata
Known for audible croaking sounds during social interactions, courtship, and territorial displays.
- AquaCodaCandidateCichlid
Discus
Symphysodon spp.
Social cichlid with rich visual communication, parental care, and group behaviour.
- AquaCodaCandidateGourami
Dwarf gourami
Trichogaster lalius
Popular aquarium gourami with rich visual displays and potential acoustic and social communication.
- AquaCodaCandidateGourami
Pearl gourami
Trichopodus leerii
A common aquarium species with complex social and courtship displays.
- AquaCodaConfirmed soundsCatfish
Raphael catfish
Platydoras armatulus
Catfish famous for producing croaking or grunting sounds, especially when handled or stressed.
- BettaCodaConfirmed soundsAnabantoid
Siamese fighting fish
Betta splendens
Flagship AquaCoda species. Rich visual displays, bubble nests, and documented acoustic signals.
- AquaCodaConfirmed soundsGourami
Sparkling gourami
Trichopsis pumila
Small aquarium fish that can produce tiny clicks or croaks during communication.
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Some species are confirmed sound producers; others are included for their rich visual, social or vibrational communication. AquaCoda clearly distinguishes confirmed acoustic signals from candidate communication behaviours.