1. A freshwater fish of Southeast Asia, capable of breathing air and moving across land; also called climbing perch.
Usage: scientific name: Anabas testudineus; often kept in aquariums

Examples

• The anabas is known for its ability to survive out of water for extended periods.
• Aquarium enthusiasts sometimes keep anabas fish because of their unique adaptations.
• The anabas can breathe air using a special organ called a labyrinth.
• In its native habitat, the anabas moves across land to find new water sources.
• The climbing perch, or anabas, is a popular subject for scientific study.