Siamese fighting fish
Betta splendens
VulnerablePhoto: Henryk Niestrój · CC BY 4.0
Fishcarnivore
The Siamese fighting fish is a small freshwater fish from Southeast Asia, famous for its vibrant colors and flowing fins. It's the best-known member of the Betta family, often kept as a pet due to its striking appearance and hardy nature. These fish originally come from slow-moving waters in Thailand and neighboring countries.
- There are 76 different Betta species, but this one is the most popular.
- Male Siamese fighting fish are known for their aggressive territorial displays.
- Their elaborate fins come in almost every color imaginable.
FreshwaterWetlandAsia
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- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Betta splendens
- Habitat
- Freshwater, Wetland
- Regions in this directory
- Asia
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Vulnerable (VU)