All Anabantids are classified as"labrinth fish". The family belongs to the order Labyrinthici, which is characterized by the presence of an auxiliary breathing apparatus in addition to the gills for retention of air for breathing. This species of fish can live out of water for several hours and Anabas testudineus(climbing perch) has been known to live for up to 2 days out of water.
The labyrinth organ is located on the top of the head just behind the eye's.The labyrinth organ is a suprabranchial accessory formed by vascularized expansion of the epibranchial bone of the first gill arch. They are not born with the organ but develop it gradually over time..
This family includes Anabas, Ctenopoma,Sandelia.
The labyrinth organ is located on the top of the head just behind the eye's.The labyrinth organ is a suprabranchial accessory formed by vascularized expansion of the epibranchial bone of the first gill arch. They are not born with the organ but develop it gradually over time..
This family includes Anabas, Ctenopoma,Sandelia.
