Betta smaragdina Ladiges, 1972

Blue betta

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Classification	Actinopterygii \| Perciformes \| Osphronemidae \| Macropodusinae
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Common names	Smaragd-Kampffisch, 绿宝抟鱼, Smaragd-kampfisk, ... more

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Main reference

Kottelat, M. 2001. (Ref. 43281)
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Size / Weight / Age

Max length : 7.0 cm TL male/unsexed; (Ref. 6398)

Environment

Benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 19

Climate / Range

Tropical; 24°C - 27°C (Ref. 1672)

Asia: Mekong and Chao Phraya basins.
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Short description

Anal spines: 4 - 5; Anal soft rays: 22 - 26. Head length 4.0-4.5 times in SL; male with anal fin extending to end of caudal fin; stripes on body faint, adult male reddish brown with an iridescent blue or green spot on each scale; anal and caudal fins blue with red rays; female brown with 2 darker stripes (Ref. 43281).

Bubble nest builder (Ref. 4537).


IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 57073)	Threat to humans
Not Evaluated	Harmless

Human uses
Aquarium: commercial


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Estimation of some characteristics with mathematical models

Resilience (Ref. 69278)

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)


Vulnerability (Ref. 59153)	Price category (Ref. 80766)
Low vulnerability (10 of 100)	Not marketed/unknown

Entered by Sa-a, Pascualita

Modified by Bailly, Nicolas

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