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Anabas

Anabas

9.9
A small freshwater fish that can move short distances on land between ponds
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Anabas is often called the climbing perch because of its unique ability to traverse land between ponds.

Examples

  • Researchers studied the habitat and behavior of the Anabas in Southeast Asian wetlands.

  • Many aquarists appreciate the Anabas for its hardiness.

  • The local fisherman caught several Anabas during the monsoon season.

  • The Anabas is known for its unique ability to climb on land.

  • Researchers studied the habitat and behavior of the Anabas in Southeast Asian wetlands.

  • The Anabas is often called the climbing perch because of its unique ability to traverse land between ponds.

  • The local fisherman caught several Anabas during the monsoon season.

Synonyms

genus Anabas
vsAnabas
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small freshwater fish known as climbing perch

is the common shorter taxonomic name used without the formal label
climbing perch
vsAnabas
  • Indian
8.7

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

is a broader scientific grouping covering multiple related species rather than one regional fish

Compounds

Anabas testudineus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small freshwater fish from India and Southeast Asia that breathes air and moves on land with spiny fins

genus Anabas
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small freshwater fish known as climbing perch

Surface Forms

Anabas singular
Anabases plural

Etymology

Anabas comes from the Greek root anabaino, meaning 'to go up' or 'climb', so the name fits the 'climbing perch' that can move on land.