Description

Also known as Asian Climbing Perch, Climbing Bass, Common Climbing Perch, Gourami, Indian Climbing Perch, Koi, Walking Fish.

Found in turbid, murky waters, of canals, estuaries, flooded fields, lakes, ponds, large rivers, and swamps.
They feed on fish fry, aquatic plants, and shrimps.
Length - 12.5cm
Depth - 0-?m
Widespread Asia - introduced into Australian waters and is highly invasive.

These fish remain buried under mud in the dry season, possessing an accessory air-breathing organ and are able to live for days and weeks out of water if the air breathing organs are kept moist.
Famous for their ability to walk! Ref: http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Anabas-testudineus.html