Native Animals

Anabas testudineus

Climbing Perch
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LC
Least Concern
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
ver 3.1, 2019
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SSN 23202
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Taxonomy

  • Kingdom
    Animalia
  • Phylum
    Chordata
  • Class
    Teleostei
  • Order
    Anabantiformes
  • Family
    Anabantidae
  • Genus
    Anabas
  • Specific Epithet
    testudineus (Bloch, 1792)
  • Common Name
    1. Betuk (Malay)
    2. Climbing Bass (English)
    3. Climbing Perch (English)
    4. Climbingperch (English)
    5. Garok (Malay)
    6. Ikan Puyu (Malay)
    7. Karok (Malay)
    8. Pepuyu (Malay)
    9. Puyu (Malay)
    10. Puyu India (Malay)
  • Residential
    Native
The taxonomic status is pending for approval

Gallery  
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Adult
Adult

Description
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So far we know little about the species, apart from its appearance.

Habitats
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No Description Suitability Seasonality
1
Artificial - Aquatic → Aquaculture Ponds
 Marginal Unknown
2
Artificial - Aquatic → Canals and Drainage Channels, Ditches
 Suitable Unknown
3
Artificial - Aquatic → Irrigated Land [includes irrigation channels]
 Marginal Unknown
4
Artificial - Aquatic → Ponds [below 8 ha]
 Suitable Unknown
5
Artificial - Aquatic → Seasonally Flooded Agricultural Land
 Marginal Unknown
6
Artificial - Aquatic → Wastewater Treatment Areas
 Marginal Unknown
7
Artificial - Aquatic → Water Storage Areas [over 8 ha]
 Suitable Unknown
8
Wetlands → Bogs, Marshes, Swamps, Fens, Peatlands [generally over 8 ha]
 Suitable Unknown
9
Wetlands → Permanent Freshwater Lakes [over 8 ha]
 Suitable Unknown
10
Wetlands → Permanent Freshwater Marshes/Pools [under 8 ha]
 Suitable Unknown
11
Wetlands → Permanent Rivers, Streams, Creeks [includes waterfalls]
 Suitable Unknown
12
Wetlands → Seasonal/Intermittent Freshwater Lakes [over 8 ha]
 Suitable Unknown
13
Wetlands → Seasonal/Intermittent Freshwater Marshes/Pools [under 8 ha]
 Suitable Unknown
14
Wetlands → Seasonal/Intermittent/Irregular Rivers, Streams, Creeks
 Suitable Unknown
15
Wetlands → Shrub Dominated Wetlands
 Suitable Unknown
References : http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/classification-schemes/habitats-classification-scheme-ver3

Assessment
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Year Published Assessment Red List Category Version
2019 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Least Concern (LC)
3.1
2010 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Data Deficient (DD)
N/A

Location
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by State Location
  • Johore 1
  • Kedah 2
  • Pahang 1
  • Sabah 5
by Protected Areas Location
  • National/State Park 1
Based on publications, specimens, and images

Specimen
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Collection Center   Total
Marine Collection
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
Terengganu
1
Muzium Zoologi UKM
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
Selangor
8
Zoological Collection
Universiti Sains Malaysia
Penang
3

References
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Article
  1. Aqmal-Naser, M. & Ahmad, A. (2018). Ichthyofauna in Rice Agroecosystem at Seberang Perai Tengah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia with Notes on the Introduced Species. Journal of Agrobiotechnology 9 (1), 27-40. https://journal.unisza.edu.my/agrobiotechnology/index.php/agrobiotechnology/article/view/128/113
  2. Azmir, I.A. & Samat, A. (2010). Diversity and Distribution of Stream Fishes of Pulau Langkawi, Malaysia. Sains Malaysiana 39 (6), 869-875
  3. Casey Ng, K.C., Abdullah, F., Biun, H., Ibrahim, M.K., Mustapha, S. & Sade, A. (2017). Review: A Working Checklist of the Freshwater Fish Diversity for Habitat Management and Conservation Work in Sabah, Malaysia, North Borneo. 18 (2), 560-574
  4. Fahmi-Ahmad, M., Rizal, S.A. & Ahmad, A. (2015). Ichthyofaunal Diversity of Tasek Bera Ramsar Site, Pahang, Peninsular Malaysia. Journal of Wildlife and Parks 30, 27-43 — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
  5. Kodoh, J. (2005). Surveys of non-timber forest products traded in tamu, Sabah, Malaysia. Sepilok Bulletin. 3, 27-36. http://www.forest.sabah.gov.my/docs/frc/Sepilok%20Bulletin%20Vol.%203.pdf
  6. Lim, L.H.S., Tan, W.B., Chuan, J., Wong, W.L. & Liew, K.S. (2005). A Preliminary Report on Fish Parasitofauna from the Southwestern Endau-Rompin National Park, Johor, Malaysia. The Forests and Biodiversity of Selai Endau-Rompin. pp. 211-214. http://agris.upm.edu.my:8080/dspace/handle/0/7309
  7. Nur Izzah, I.A., Wan Mahiyuddin, W.R., Tengku Mohamad, T.R., Cheong, Y.L., Daud, S.F., Hussein, N.C., Abdullah, N.A., Shaharudin, R. & Sulaiman, L.H. (2016). Fish consumption pattern among adults of different ethnics in Peninsular Malaysia. Food & Nutrition Research 60, 15. https://doi.org/10.3402/fnr.v60.32697
  8. Parenti, L.R. & Lim, K.K.P. (2005). Fishes of the Rajang Basin, Sarawak, Malaysia. The Raffles Bulletin of Zoology Supplements (13), 175-208. http://repository.si.edu/bitstream/handle/10088/10948/vz_Parenti_Lim__2005.pdf
  9. Zarul, H.H., Zainuddin, R.Y., Shah, A.S.R.M., Mohammad, M.S., Mashhor, M. & Shahrul Anuar, M.S. (2012). Fish Checklist of Perak River, Malaysia. 8 (3), 408-413. https://checklist.pensoft.net/article/18415/
Book
  1. Action Plan for Aquatic Invasive Alien Species in Malaysia, 2007. Marine Fishery Resources Development and Management Department , Malaysia. pp. 1-53.
  2. Amal, M.N.A., Intan Faraha, A.G., Lokman, M.I.N, Rasul, A.H.M., Ahmad, A., Zakaria, Z.A., Khaironizam, M.Z., Fahmi-Ahmad, M., Aqmal-Naser, M. & Ismail, A. (2020). Fishes of North Selangor Peat Swamp Forest. Kementerian Air, Tanah dan Sumber Asli, Malaysia. pp. 150.
  3. Ambak, M.A., Mansor, M.I., Zakaria, M.Z. & Mazlan, A.G. (2010). Fishes of Malaysia. Penerbit UMT, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia. pp. 334.
Journal
  1. Malayan Nature Journal, Volume 73, Issue 3, p. 419, 2021
Magazine/Bulletin
  1. Conservation Malaysia (34), 2022. Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Malaysia. — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
Online
  1. Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). Retrieved April 13, 2016, from http://www.gbif.org
  2. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Retrieved November 30, 2016, from http://www.iucnredlist.org
  3. World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS). Retrieved February 07, 2017, from http://www.marinespecies.org
Report
  1. Schoppe, S. (2008). Science in CITES: The biology and ecology of the Southeast Asian Box Turtle and its uses and trade in Malaysia. TRAFFIC Southeast Asia, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]
Tool Kit
  1. Kamal, N.S.S., Tan, H.H. & Casey Ng, K.C. (2021). Inland Fishes of Sabah — [ Adobe PDF (PDF) ]

Publications
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Conservation Malaysia (34), 2022
Inland Fishes of Sabah (2021)
Fishes of North Selangor Peat Swamp Forest (2020)

Acknowledgements :- Mr. Abdul Razak Mohd Nor Rasid, Ms. Aida Salihah Binti Abu Bakar, Ms. Anis Syafiqah Binti Mohamad Amir Hamzah, Mrs. Aziemah Binti Kinan, Mrs. Azwarina Binti Mohd Azmi Ramasamy, Mr. Badrul Amin Bin Jaffar, Ms. Norazah Binti Norddin, Ms. Norli Fauzani Mohd Abu Hassan Alshari, Ms. Nurfadzilah Bt Azmi, Ms. Nurfarhana Hizan Binti Hijas, Ms. Nursyafiqa Madzlen, Ms. Nurul Fatinizzati Binti Abd Halim, Mr. Tan Kok Kiat & Mr. Yasser Mohamed Arifin

Photo credit :- Zahar Azuar Zakaria

Species Citation :- Anabas testudineus. Malaysia Biodiversity Information System (MyBIS). Accessed via https://www.mybis.gov.my/sp/23202. [Retrieved 21 March 2023].

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