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of the pectoral threads is grayish yellow. 

 Climbing Perch (Anabas scandens). This 

 peculiar fish, which was imported from Cal- 

 cutta by Mr. Eggeling in 1903, is able to live 



Fig. 89. Climbing Perch, Anabas scandens. 



outside the water for hours at a time. 

 While other fishes may also be able to do 

 this, the Climbing Perch is one of the very 

 few, which, under certain conditions, leave 

 one place to travel for great distances over- 

 land. The gills and fins are provided with 

 sharp teeth, which the fish uses with great 



