Context and Identity Cues Mediate Individual Recognition in a Highly Social Cichlid Fish
Emily K. Lessig, Isha Kalpaguri, Abiel Issac, Hans A. Hofmann
This study shows that spatial context and identity cues influence individual recognition in Astatotilapia burtoni, affecting aggression and threat assessment.
bioRxiv · Oct 2, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition