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ReviewEcology and evolution2026

Roars, Rumbles, and Resonance: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Crocodylian Acoustic Signals.

Sonnie A Flores, Ross G Dwyer, Stuart Parsons, Dominique A Potvin

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Review in Ecology and evolution, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

Sonnie A FloresSchool of Science, Technology and Engineering University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs Queensland Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0804-733X
Ross G DwyerSchool of Science, Technology and Engineering University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs Queensland Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1136-5489
Stuart ParsonsSchool of Science, Technology and Engineering University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs Queensland Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1025-5616
Dominique A PotvinSchool of Science, Technology and Engineering University of the Sunshine Coast Sippy Downs Queensland Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9296-9297

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Crocodylians are highly vocal reptiles, possessing a complex acoustic signalling system including vocal and non-vocal signals used for courtship, mating, mediating conflict, and providing maternal care. Despite this, research on crocodylian acoustic signalling remains infrequent, with methodologies and terminology varying widely across studies. Here, we systematically review the literature and standardise crocodylian acoustic signal descriptions, measurements, and terminology to establish a consistent foundation for future research. The compiled dataset included 22 publications, with 623 acoustic signalling observations and 53 distinct parameters measured across various species, life stages, and contexts. The American alligator (

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bioacousticscrocodilianindicesmonitoringreptilevocal

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PMID41583878
PMCPMC12828176

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