Where Does Climbing Perch Live?

Climbing Perch lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Climbing Perch

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, often less than 2 meters deep.

Environment

Inhabits a wide range of freshwater environments including stagnant or slow-moving waters such as ponds, swamps, canals, ditches, rice paddies, and even temporary pools. It is highly tolerant of low oxygen conditions and can survive in muddy, turbid waters. Often found amongst dense vegetation.

Geographic range

Native to South and Southeast Asia, including India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, and southern China. It has been introduced to various other regions, including parts of Africa, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines, where it can become invasive.

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