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Climbing perch

Tropics·Fish

The climbing perch is a species of freshwater fish native to the southern parts of Asia. These fish can live outside water for 6-10 hours, using its pectoral fins to move around.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span5-8 years
  • Body size9.8 in
  • Native habitat Freshwater systems of southeastern Asia
  • DietAlgae, crustaceans, insects
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