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In the wild, betta spar for only a few minutes before one fish retreats; domesticated betta, namely Plakat bettas, are bred specifically for heightened aggression, and can engage for much longer, with winners determined by a willingness to continue fighting; once a fish retreats, the match is over.
Siamese fighting fish (B. splendens) are frequently sold in the United States simply as "bettas". As of 2017, around 73 species are classified within the genus Betta. [1] A useful distinction is that, while the generic name Betta is italicized and capitalized, when used as a common name it is usually neither italicized nor capitalized. [5]
A betta fish's lifespan can be impacted by the care it receives, WebMD reports. Bettas may live longer if their tank is clean, the environment is calm and their diet is healthy.
Betta imbellis is listed as least concern by the IUCN Red List. It is still threatened by pollution and hybridization with released domesticated bettas (Siamese fighting fish) and other bettas in the B. splendens complex. [1] Wild male Betta imbellis from Selangor, Malaysia
The King betta generally grows to about 5–6 cm (2–2 1/2 in). Its pigments are generally vibrant beige to a white. As with most bettas, King betta females are smaller and less colorful than the males. The life span of the King betta is short, generally 2–3 years, rarely reaching four.
Betta smaragdina 'Guitar' is a naturally occurring variety or even subspecies that lives only in the Bueng Khong Long, Bueng Kan province in northeast Thailand (Isan). What makes them differ from the normal B. smaragdina are their guitar like markings on the dorsal and caudal fin. As of coloring and sizing they are the same, except for the ...
The giant betta (Betta anabatoides) is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish in the subfamily Macropodusinae, part of the gourami family. [2] It is endemic to South Kalimanatan, Katingan, and Sampit in Indonesian Borneo. It is found in a variety of freshwater habitats and is a paternal mouthbrooder.
Betta hendra [1] is a species of gourami. [2] It is native to Asia , where it occurs in the Sabangau River basin in Central Kalimantan on the island of Borneo in Indonesia . It is typically found among plants in peat swamp forests shaded by trees and bushes with a depth of 5 to 50 cm (2 to 19.7 inches) and no water current.