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Anabas testudineus
fish species
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Weight
5–30 kg
Size
Medium
Lifespan
3–8 ans
Energy
Moyen
Maintenance
Faible
Training
Faible
Anabas testudineus, commonly called the Climbing Perch, or in Thailand Pla mo (Thai: ปลาหมอ), is a freshwater fish species adapted to aquatic environments poor in oxygen of the Anabantidae family.
Profile
At a glance
Energy
Modéré
Trainability
Faible
Maintenance
Faible
Indicative profile — every animal is an individual.
⚡ Key facts in 30 seconds
L'essentiel
- 1Medium size (5–30 kg) — balance between presence and practicality.
- 2Life expectancy: 3 to 8 years on average, depending on hygiene and diet.
- 3Moderate energy — 30 to 60 minutes of exercise per day are sufficient.
- 4Minimal grooming — little shedding, occasional brushing.
Chapter 1
Getting to know the Anabas testudineus
Our selection
Dry food suited to the Anabas testudineus
Physical
Breed standard
This perch measures up to 25 cm in length and weighs up to 150 g. Its general hue is gray, olive, or brown. Its dorsal and anal fins are short with solid spines. This freshwater fish breathes atmospheric air at the surface of the water. It can hoist itself into the grass and climb onto the bank to reach another body of water using its rigid spines located near its gills and pectorals. It can survive dry on land for 6 hours, and for several days in puddles or wet mud. It can cross a dry season by burying itself in mud. It is also capable of surviving in salt water.
Living conditions
What living situation?
This species lives in lakes and ponds of stagnant water poor in oxygen (like the famous Siamese Fighting Fish that lives in rice field water).
What if you adopted your future companion?
The Anabas testudineus of your dreams may already be waiting in a shelter. Hundreds of anabas testudineus (and equally wonderful crossbreeds) are looking for a family in France — every adoption starts a new story.
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What human age for a anabas testudineus ?
The calculator is already set to the breed's adult size (espérance de vie 3–8 ans). Drag the slider to see the equivalence and corresponding life stage.
Equivalent human age
52years
Mature
Metabolism slows down. Monitor weight and early signs of joint stiffness, and have teeth checked.
Estimate: Proportional estimate: a reference life expectancy of 5 years, scaled to an 80-year human life. No reference veterinary table exists for this species.
These equivalences are statistical benchmarks drawn from published veterinary tables. Every animal ages at its own pace, depending on genetics, diet and care. This calculator is neither a diagnosis nor veterinary advice.
Alert
To avoid for fish
Our database lists toxic ingredients and problematic additives by species.
- Pacific tunaModerate
- Copper sulphateModerate
- red meatModerate
- breadLow
Calculator · daily ration
How much to give a anabas testudineus ?
Estimate based on the veterinary formula RER × DER, adjusted for fish. Adjust according to package recommendations.
Result
225 g
per day · 719 kcal
113 g / repas (2 par jour)
Calculation for food of 320 kcal/100g.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Anabas testudineus
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Sources & official links
Supplementary documentation on reference sites — breed clubs, encyclopedias, veterinarians.
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