Anabantidae

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A small fresh water fish from Africa and southern Asia with spiny fins that can breathe air

noun
/ˌænəˈbæntɪˌdeɪ/

Specialized

: Anabantidae

Some species in the Anabantidae family can survive out of water for short periods.

Examples

Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Anabantidae in tropical rivers.
Fish from the Anabantidae family are popular in aquariums due to their unique abilities.
The Anabantidae family includes fascinating fish species.
Many aquarists enjoy keeping Anabantidae in their tanks.
Fish from the Anabantidae family are popular in aquariums due to their unique abilities.
Some species in the Anabantidae family can survive out of water for short periods.
Researchers studied the habitat preferences of Anabantidae in tropical rivers.

Synonyms

climbing perch

vsAnabantidae

Indian

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A small freshwater fish that can breathe air and move on land using its pointed fins

is a broader group that includes many related freshwater species

Surface Forms

Anabantidae singular

Anabantidaes plural

Anabantidae plural

Morphology

Anabantidae = Anabas (opaque) = anabant + idae

Formed from a Latinized genus stem plus the scientific family suffix '-idae', a specialized taxonomic formation not interpretable by general learners.

Etymology

Anabantidae comes from the Greek word anabaino meaning 'to go up' or 'climb' plus the family ending -idae, because these fish are often called 'climbing perches' and can breathe air and even leave the water for short times. So the name helps you remember that this family includes fishes that can 'climb' out of water and survive in the air for a while.