Anabantid
any of several fishes of the family Anabantidae, comprising the labyrinth fishes.
belonging or pertaining to the family Anabantidae.
noun
any of various spiny-finned fishes constituting the family Anabantidae and including the fighting fish, climbing perch, and gourami See also labyrinth fish
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to the family Anabantidae
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