Betta taeniata is a species of gourami endemic to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo, where it lives in inland waters.

Betta taeniata
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anabantiformes
Family: Osphronemidae
Genus: Betta
Species:
B. taeniata
Binomial name
Betta taeniata
Regan, 1910

Description

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Betta taeniata is known to display paternal mouthbrooding.[1] Males of the species have more vibrant coloration and broader heads than females. Males also have a darker stripe near the anal fin.[1] The species reaches 5.5 cm (2.2 inches) in standard length.[2]

Distribution and habitat

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Betta taeniata is native to Sarawak and Kalimantan Barat.[3] It has also been reported from Thailand and Vietnam, although its occurrence in those countries is questionable and is likely the result of stray individuals.[2]

It lives in wetlands and appears to be restricted to hill streams in forests.[3]

Status

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According to IUCN Red List, the species is threatened by agriculture and logging.[3]

Common names

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The following is a list of common names for B. taeniata.

In English, it goes by:[4]

  • Borneo fighting fish

In the US, it goes by:[5]

  • Banded fighting fish
  • Striped betta
  • Borneo betta

In Indonesia, it goes by:

  • Emplasek
  • Empala

References

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  1. ^ a b Chairperson, S. M. P. "taeniata – International Betta Congress". Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Betta taeniata, Borneo betta : aquarium". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b c Low, B.W. (2019). "Betta taeniata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2019: e.T91310886A91310918. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T91310886A91310918.en. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
  4. ^ "Betta taeniata". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 16 July 2022.
  5. ^ "Common Names List – Betta taeniata". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 24 July 2022.