STUDIES ON THE VOCALISATION OF THE SEA COW DUGONG DUGON IN CAPTIVITY


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Authors

  • R V Nair Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam.
  • R S Lalmohan Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam.

Abstract

The voice of the sea cow, Dugong dugon, is recorded for the first time,
which is a chirp-squeak of frequency 3 kHz. The sound is compared with that of
the American sea cow. The probable utility of the sound is discussed.

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Author Biographies

  • R V Nair, Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam.
    Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam.
  • R S Lalmohan, Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam.
    Mandapam Regional Centre of C.M.F.R. Institute, Mandapam.

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Vol. 22 No. 1 & 2 (1975)

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How to Cite

Nair, R. V., & Lalmohan, R. S. (2011). STUDIES ON THE VOCALISATION OF THE SEA COW DUGONG DUGON IN CAPTIVITY. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 22(1 & 2), 277-278. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJF/article/view/12244