noun
- Plural of anableps; a genus of small tropical fish with eyes divided to see both above and below the water surface simultaneously.
Usage: zoology; ichthyology; scientific name
Examples
- Anablepses are found in Central and South American waters.
- The anablepses use their divided eyes to hunt insects above water while watching for predators below.
- Aquarium enthusiasts sometimes keep anablepses for their unique visual adaptation.
- Scientists study anablepses to understand how their eyes evolved to function in two environments.