Aerocharidae

/ˌɛərəʊˈkærɪdeɪ/ noun

A family of small freshwater fish known for their ability to gulp air from the surface of water.

From 'aero-' (air) combined with a Greek root meaning to take or grasp. A scientific taxonomic name created in modern ichthyology to describe air-breathing fish.

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