Climbing perch
Anabas testudineus
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Brackish
Overview
Climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) is a brackish-water fish of the family Anabantidae, in the order Anabantiformes. Maximum recorded length is 25 cm. Recorded habitats include estuaries.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 25,0 cm |
| Plage de profondeur | 0-?m |
Habitat & Distribution
Estuaries
Type d'eau
Brackish
Plage de profondeur
0-?m
Taxonomy
| Ordre | Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes) |
| Famille | Anabantidae |
| Espèces | Anabas testudineus |
Foire aux questions
How big does Climbing perch get?
Climbing perch can grow up to 25.0 cm long.
Where is Climbing perch found?
Estuaries
What family does Climbing perch belong to?
Climbing perch (Anabas testudineus) belongs to the family Anabantidae in the order Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes).
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