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
   "Climbing perch can survive out of water for up to six days";
   - Anabas testudineus, A. testudineus

Derived forms: climbing perches

Type of: fish

Part of: Anabas, genus Anabas

Encyclopedia: Climbing perch