Betta taeniata
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  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anabantiformes |
| Family: | Osphronemidae |
| Genus: | Betta |
| Species: | B. taeniata |
| Binomial name | |
| Betta taeniata Regan, 1910 | |
Description
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
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
According to IUCN Red List, the species is threatened by agriculture and logging.[3]
Common names
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
- Chairperson, S. M. P. "taeniata – International Betta Congress". Retrieved 8 July 2022.
- "Betta taeniata, Borneo betta : aquarium". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- 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.
- "Betta taeniata". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. 16 July 2022.
- "Common Names List – Betta taeniata". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 24 July 2022.