climbing perch
Refers to fish of the genus Anabas, known for their ability to move across land using their gill plates. Typically used in biological or aquarium contexts.
The climbing perch can move on land using its gill covers.
Several species of climbing perch inhabit Southeast Asia.
Abbreviated kanji form; even less common than 木登り魚.
Compound of 木登り (tree climbing) + 魚 (fish), describing the fish's ability to climb trees or move across land. The exact derivation is straightforward from the kanji components.