Английская Википедия:Betta taeniata

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

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

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