2007-07-18 08:19:08 · 6 answers · asked by ME 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
The act of breathing? It is called breathing... But the main group of fish known for their ability to extract oxygen from the atmosphere is the Anabatoid group (Bettas and Gouramis).
Nosoop4u
2007-07-18 09:25:50 · answer #1 · answered by nosoop4u246 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a couple of fish can do this they are called the labyrinth fish (anabatoids) like gouramis and bettas, but many clarias catfish and snakeheads and lung fish can do this as well.
EDIT: lots of fish also do this to replenish their gas bladder supply
2007-07-18 08:27:23 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
labyrinth as they have a special organ which allows them to breathe air from, the surface.
2007-07-18 10:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by Coral Reef Forum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anabantoids, such as gouramis and bettas can. They are commonly known as labyrinnth fish.
~ZTM
2007-07-18 09:22:48 · answer #4 · answered by ZooTycoonMaster 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Anabantoids do that. Some Coryadoras do too. I don't know the term used to describe this habit.
2007-07-18 08:49:47 · answer #5 · answered by Pixie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
dying?
fish can't extract oxygen from air.
2007-07-18 08:23:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 11⤋