Vocalizations

[justin]

I'm just curious what species vocalize? I have heard sounds from them several times-- the most recent when I was just a foot away from them. I'd like to know which species do make sounds.
Justin

 

[jeffrey]

Hi Justin

I have heard my Pleuros vocalise when I have transfered them between set ups. I have not heard any of my others newts vocalise at all.

Jeff

 

[justin]

Thanks Jeff, I was right next to a few tanks of C. cyanurus, and next to them are Neurergus, then the only other adults are Triturus. I think it was the C. cyanurus that made it though, but I'm not sure. They are also the only established adults, the others are younger adults.
Justin

 

[garrison]

My C. cyanurus have made a slight squeak noise when startled quite a few times. I've noticed sometimes when they do it that they release a little bubble of air, possibly how they do it? They used to do it a lot more when they were younger.

 

[henk]

Some Mertensiella species/subpsecies are known to omit sounds

 

[alan]

Salamandra squeak on occasions:
http://www.caudata.org/forum/messages/13/2702.html

 

[joan]

My Triturus squeak on occasion, especially when startled or being chased (by me). And just once I heard a Jefferson's salamander squeak when chasing a cricket.

 

[justin]

Thanks for the info. The first dozen times I heard it, I just dismissed it as I didn't think of Caudates as being very vocal. I literally hear it at least twice a week, so I was starting to give it more validity. It does happen though when I'm around, but not visible, and not doing anything to the tank. Do they vocalize to each other? I doubt that it's from aggression either, so what does that leave as the cause?
Justin

 

[jeff]

They vocalize when suprised. My pleuros do it when I tranfer them around, but only when they feel a little suprised and become squirmy.