Table 5.
Default guide to sound and noise perception in animals.
| Animal | Audible range frequency = Hertz(Hz) kilohertz (kHz) | Intensity level = Decibels |
|---|---|---|
| Invertebrates | ||
| Arthropods | up to 150 Hz | 0–10 |
| Marine | 500 Hz−2 kHz | 0–100 |
| Fishes | 1–3 kHz | 0–40+ |
| Amphibians | 200 Hz−3 kHz | 10–60 |
| Reptiles | ||
| Snakes | 100–700 Hz | 40–50 |
| Lizards | 1–3 kHz | 40–50 |
| Turtles | 200 Hz−1.2 kHz | 40–50 |
| Birds | 1–4 kHz | 0–10 (occasionally 100) |
| Mammals | ||
| Rabbits | 360 Hz−42 kHz | 20 |
| Guinea pigs | 50 kHz | 20 |
| Small prey mammals | 20 Hz−85 kHz | 20 |
| Dogs | 67 Hz−45 kHz | 0–95 |
| Cats | 45 Hz−91 kHz | 20 |
| Humans (for comparative purposes) | 20 Hz−20 kHz | 60 |