1. A small perch of India whose gills are modified to allow it to breathe air; has spiny pectoral fins that enable it to travel on land
   "Anabas testudineus can survive out of water for up to six days";
   - climbing perch, A. testudineus

Type of: fish

Part of: Anabas, genus Anabas

Encyclopedia: Anabas testudineus