anablepidae

an.ə.bɛl.piː.diː

Definitions

1. noun

a family of small, air-breathing, freshwater fish with the ability to climb up wet surfaces and live out of water.

“The anablepidae family includes over 70 species of climbing fish.”

2. plural noun

members of the Anablepidae family.

“The anablepidae found in the Amazon River are an important part of the ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • climbing fish
  • walking fish

Antonyms

  • non-climbing fish