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Which of the following is called as climbing perch?
Question

Which of the following is called as climbing perch?

A.

Anabas testudineus

B.

A. cobojius

C.

A. scandens

D.

A. elongatus

Correct option is A


Correct Answer: (a) Anabas testudineus
Explanation:
→ Anabas testudineus (climbing perch) can move over land using its opercular spines and strong body muscles.
→ Survives out of water due to accessory air-breathing organs.
→ Found widely in Asian freshwater habitats.
Information Booster:
→ Capable of migrating between water bodies during drought.
→ Important food fish in Southeast Asia and India.
→ Notable for its resilience in low-oxygen conditions.
Additional Information (Other Options): Other Anabas species do not carry the common name “climbing perch.”

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