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About Betta
Betta is a large genus of small, active, often colorful, freshwater ray-finned fishes, in the gourami family (Osphronemidae). The best known Betta species is B. splendens, commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish and often kept as an aquarium pet.
Read more on Wikipedia
Source: Wikipedia
Field guide
Rare · threatened species
Betta facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Betta splendens
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Habitat
- Warm shallow waters
- A group is called
- Solitary
Conservation status
VU
Vulnerable
LC
NT
VU
EN
CR
EW
EX
Least concern
Extinct
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Order Perciformes
- Family Osphronemidae
- Genus Betta
- Species Betta splendens
Source: GBIF
Specs
Lifespan
2–4 yrs
Weight
0.002–0.004 kg
Size
6–8 cm
Top speed
6 km/h
Typical adult range
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