Post by Admin on Apr 4, 2016 22:39:21 GMT
Name: Spotfin betta (Betta macrostoma)
Scientific classification:
IUCN Rating: Vulnerable
Description: This fish is reddish-brown in colour, The tail fin has vertical black and red bands, two black stripes run horizontally across the body. The dorsal fin is marked with a large black eye spot close to the body.
Range: The spotfin betta is known to inhabit the waters of parts of Borneo and Brunei.
Habitat:It is a freshwater species that can be found in fast flowing rivers, near waterfalls and also in shallow pools.
Diet: The spotfin betta is believed to be a predator and may eat other fish.
Breeding: The eggs of this species are incubated inside the mouth of the male.
Threats: The pet trade and habitat loss form the main threats to this species.
Points of interest:
Sources and further information:
www.arkive.org/spotfin-betta/betta-macrostoma/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotfin_betta
www.fishbase.org/summary/Betta-macrostoma.html
eol.org/pages/223142/details
www.iucnredlist.org/details/2782/0
Scientific classification:
IUCN Rating: Vulnerable
Description: This fish is reddish-brown in colour, The tail fin has vertical black and red bands, two black stripes run horizontally across the body. The dorsal fin is marked with a large black eye spot close to the body.
Range: The spotfin betta is known to inhabit the waters of parts of Borneo and Brunei.
Habitat:It is a freshwater species that can be found in fast flowing rivers, near waterfalls and also in shallow pools.
Diet: The spotfin betta is believed to be a predator and may eat other fish.
Breeding: The eggs of this species are incubated inside the mouth of the male.
Threats: The pet trade and habitat loss form the main threats to this species.
Points of interest:
Sources and further information:
www.arkive.org/spotfin-betta/betta-macrostoma/
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spotfin_betta
www.fishbase.org/summary/Betta-macrostoma.html
eol.org/pages/223142/details
www.iucnredlist.org/details/2782/0