Unfamiliar conspecifics increase freezing and shift movement towards immobility in zebrafish, most clearly in males
David Lagman, Pavla Hubena, Svante Winberg, Madeleine Le Greves
This study shows that unfamiliar conspecifics increase freezing and shift movement towards immobility in zebrafish, particularly in males, and elevate cortisol levels overall.
bioRxiv · Nov 3, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition