Betta vs Peacock Bass

Betta splendens comparé à Cichla temensis

Taxonomy & Classification

Attribut	Betta	Peacock Bass
Nom scientifique	Betta splendens	Cichla temensis
Ordre	Anabantiformes	Cichliformes
Famille	Osphronemidae	Cichlidae
Conservation Status	Vulnerable	Least Concern

Physical Traits

Attribut	Betta	Peacock Bass
Longueur maximale	7,0 cm	100,0 cm
Poids maximum	0,003 kg	12,7 kg
Couleur	Highly variable in domesticated strains; wild type is dull brownish-green with iridescent blue-green scale patches; long flowing fins display intense reds, blues, purples, and teals with iridescent sheen.	Golden-yellow to olive-green body with three bold dark vertical bars on the flanks; a striking black ocellus edged in gold at the tail base; breeding males develop a prominent nuchal hump.

Habitat & Environment

Attribut	Betta	Peacock Bass
Type d'eau	Freshwater	Freshwater
Plage de profondeur	—	—
Aire de répartition	Native to the Mekong River basin in Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Found in shallow rice paddies, irrigation ditches, ponds, and slow-moving lowland streams across the …	Native to the Amazon River basin and Orinoco River system in South America, including Venezuela, Colombia, and Brazil. Inhabits blackwater rivers, flooded forests, and large …
Habitat	Shallow, densely vegetated ponds, rice paddies, and slow streams of Thailand and Southeast Asia. Tolerates oxygen-poor, warm water (24-30°C). Males highly territorial; builds bubble nests …	Native to Southeast Asian rivers including the Mekong basin. Warm, slow-moving freshwater with soft substrates. Introduced to tropical aquaculture systems globally. Tolerates wide temperature range …

Aquarium Suitability

Attribut	Betta	Peacock Bass
Taille minimale de l'aquarium	19 L	—
Température	24-30	—
Plage de pH	6.5-7.5	—
Niveau d'entretien	Easy	—
Tempérament	Aggressive	—

Informations sur la pêche

Attribut	Betta	Peacock Bass
Poisson de pêche sportive	Non	Oui
Cote de combativité	—	9/10
Record du monde	—	—
Teneur en mercure	—	—

Cuisine & Edibility

Betta

Not consumed — ornamental aquarium species prized for its flowing fins and vibrant coloration; classified Vulnerable in the wild.

Peacock Bass

Firm, white flesh with a clean, mild flavor and low fat content. Prized table fish throughout Amazonian cuisines; excellent grilled, pan-fried, or steamed with citrus.

Species Overview

Betta

The Siamese fighting fish is famous for its vibrant colors and flowing fins, developed through centuries of selective breeding. Males are highly territorial and will flare their gill covers at rivals. They possess a labyrinth organ for breathing atmospheric air.

Peacock Bass

The peacock bass is the crown jewel of Amazon basin sport fishing. Despite its name, it is actually a large cichlid. Known for explosive topwater strikes and powerful, drag-screaming runs in tropical rivers and lagoons.