An amphibious freshwater labyrinth fish native to India, Bangladesh and Southeast Asia, capable of breathing air and moving on land. Anglers target it in ponds and backwaters for its spirited fight and accessibility in shallow waters. It is also known as ஏறும் பெர்ச், चढ़ता मछली, കയറുന്ന പെർച്ച് and ಏರುವ ಪರ್ಚ್. Scientific name: Anabas testudineus.
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Mild, slightly sweet flavour with firm white flesh; prized in rural Bengal and Assam for its delicate texture.
Many fine intramuscular bones; requires careful eating or pressure-cooking to soften bones.
In our species guide, the main season for Climbing perch is June to October.
In November, our outlook does not show it in season in any region we cover.
Tamil: ஏறும் பெர்ச், Hindi: चढ़ता मछली, Malayalam: കയറുന്ന പെർച്ച്, Kannada: ಏರುವ ಪರ್ಚ್, Bengali: কাঁকড়া মাছ.
In our species guide, the main season for Climbing perch is June to October. In November, our outlook does not show it in season in any region we cover.
Mild, slightly sweet flavour with firm white flesh; prized in rural Bengal and Assam for its delicate texture. Many fine intramuscular bones; requires careful eating or pressure-cooking to soften bones.
Popular dishes include Koi Macher Jhol (West Bengal), Koi Macher Kalia (Assam, West Bengal), Fried Climbing Perch (Odisha, Bihar) and Koi Macher Tok (West Bengal).
On the Fishing Journey Fish Market, FSSAI-registered sellers list fresh catch as lots. Bid up to your maximum or use Buy now where it is offered, pay from your wallet within 2 hours of winning and collect the fish with your pickup code.
Climbing perch fishing guide: bait, season and spots
