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Climbing Perch
Anabas testudineus
The Climbing Perch is a remarkable freshwater fish known for its ability to survive out of water for extended periods. Native to South and Southeast Asia, it inhabits ponds, swamps, and slow-moving streams, often in oxygen-poor environments. This species can breathe air using a …
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- Climbing Perch have been observed traveling distances of over 180 meters on land, especially during wet conditions, in search of better habitats.
- The Climbing Perch can move across land by wriggling its body and using its spiny fins for support. It is one of the few fish that can breathe both in water and air, thanks to its labyrinth organ. In some regions, this fish is considered invasive due to its ability to colonize new habitats rapidly.
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