Bengal Koi also known as the Climbing Perch is a remarkable freshwater fish found in the aquatic environments of Bangladesh Renowned for its adaptability and resilience this species thrives in a variety of habitats including ponds swamps and slowmoving rivers Bengal Koi is valued for its mild flavor and high nutritional content making it a popular choice in local cuisine The fish is notable for its ability to breathe air and move across land which allows it to survive in temporary water bodies

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Actinopterygii
Order Perciformes
Family Anabantidae
Genus Anabas
Species Anabas testudineus