Anabas

• Commonly called “Climbing perch” or “Labyrinth fish”.

• Edible bony fish.

• Body is covered by cycloid and ctenoid scales.

• Possess physoclistous gas bladder and extra – branchial respiratory organ.

• Caudal fin is homocercal and almost semicircular.

• Anabas can breathe atmospheric air.

• Carnivorous predator.

• Used as a culture fish, ideal for cultivation in ponds.