Betta

Betta splendens

Vulnerable Freshwater

Comprimento Máximo

7,0 cm

Peso Máximo

0,003 kg

Cor

Highly variable in domesticated strains; …

Família

Osphronemidae

Categoria

Aquarium Fish

Sobre

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.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value
Maximum Length	7,0 cm
Maximum Weight	0,003 kg

Coloration

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.

Habitat & Distribution

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 at the surface.

Tipo de Água

Freshwater

Distribuição Geográfica

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 Chao Phraya drainage.

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Conservation Status

Vulnerable IUCN Red List

Betta is classified as Vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Betta faces significant threats to its wild populations.

Comestibilidade e Culinária

Sabor

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

Cuidados em Aquário

Nível de Cuidado

Temperamento

Aggressive

Tamanho Mínimo do Aquário

19 litros

Temperatura

24-30

Faixa de pH

6.5-7.5

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Taxonomy

Ordem	Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes)
Família	Osphronemidae (Gouramis)
Espécies	Betta splendens

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Spanish	Betta

Perguntas Frequentes

Can you eat Betta?

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

How big does Betta get?

Betta can grow up to 7.0 cm long and weigh 0.003 kg.

Is Betta good for aquariums?

Betta has a easy care level, a aggressive temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 19 liters.

Where is Betta found?

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 Chao Phraya drainage. 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 at the surfa

Is Betta endangered?

The conservation status of Betta is Vulnerable according to the IUCN Red List.

What family does Betta belong to?

Betta (Betta splendens) belongs to the family Osphronemidae (Gouramis) in the order Anabantiformes (Labyrinth fishes).