Vocalization Behavior of Chinese Bahaba (Bahaba taipingensis) during the Reproduction Season

Chinese bahaba (Bahaba taipingensis) is a critically endangered fish species, which can produce sounds like other Sciaenidae species. In this study, produced by sexually mature were recorded during the reproduction season for first time. Two distinct types of observed season, termed as single drum and fast trains calls. Single callings occurred series with rapid pulses, while mainly made signal. The had peak frequency 77.8 ± 16.2 Hz 79.1 8.7 Hz, respectively. Statistical analysis suggested significant differences in −3 dB bandwidth, signal duration, root-mean-square sound pressure levels, except (p < 0.05) between sounds. before dawn (period range from 0:00 to 6:00 am) less frequently after dusk (18:00–24:00 pm), (6:00 am 12:00 pm) (18:00 pm 24:00 pm). Considering abundance has significantly declined, passive acoustic monitoring provides non-invasive low-cost effective tool monitor production may help facilitate aquaculture management fishery population conservation future.