Siamese Fighting Fish

Animals Unique | Siamese Fighting Fish | The Siamese fighting fish is a small and colorful Carnivorous species of fish found in the Mekong River runs through a number That of countries in south-east Asia.

The Siamese fighting fish is native to the Mekong delta in south-east Asia and although the Siamese fighting fish today can be found naturally in Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia, it is thought to have originated from Thailand.

The Siamese fighting fish was given its name in Thai means the which bettah fish biting fish! The Siamese fighting fish is known for its feisty temperament displayed towards other lazy and smaller species of fish and can display very aggressive behavior Often towards any animals the Siamese fighting fish That sees as a threat towards it.

 

The Siamese fighting fish is easily recognised due to the beautiful colors displayed on the body of the Siamese fighting fish. Siamese fighting fish also have a long and elaborate colored fins, the which are longer on the male Siamese fighting fish than the fins of the male Siamese fighting fish. The fins of the Siamese fighting fish look particularly elaborate due to the fact That the body of the Siamese fighting fish is Relatively small.

 

The Siamese fighting fish is a Carnivorous species of animals and therefore, the Siamese fighting fish diet is meat based. Siamese fighting fish eat Mainly insects and brine shrimp and also the larger food particles are That part of the plankton in the water.

 

Due to it's small size, bright colors and long, attractive fins, the Siamese fighting fish is preyed about by many other animals. The predators of the Siamese fighting fish include larger fish, cats, Newts, salamanders, birds and WHO Humans catch the Siamese fighting fish to keep in tanks at home.

 

The Siamese fighting fish mate in a fashion That involves the male Siamese fighting fish and Siamese fighting fish male Spiralling around each other. Between 10 and 45 eggs are released and fertilized at each embrace. Once the female Siamese fighting fish has released all of her eggs, she is chased away from the territory of the male Siamese fighting fish, as it is Likely That she'll eat the eggs. The male Siamese fighting fish carefully keeps every egg in his bubble nest, making sure none fall to the bottom, and repairing the bubble nest as needed. The incubation period of the eggs of the Siamese fighting fish is a few days. The Siamese fighting fish only lives for up to 5 years, but the Siamese fighting fish will normally only get to the age of 2 or 3.

 

 

The Siamese fighting fish is a fairly hassle free fish to keep in a small aquarium where there only a few fish. The Siamese fighting fish is also a popular aquarium fish due to it's brightly colored body and elaborate fins. The Siamese fighting fish only has a short lifespan though the which means That They will not get to as old as the fish pond in the garden!

Siamese Fighting Fish Facts
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Perciformes
Family: Osphronemidae
Genus: Betta
Common Name: Siamese Fighting Fish
Scientific Name: Betta splendens
Origin: Southeast Asia
Diet: Carnivore
Size (L): 6cm - 8cm (2.4in - 3.1in)
Water Type: Fresh
Optimum pH Level: 6.9 - 7.2
Life Span: 1-4 years
Conservation Status: Least Concern
Skin Type: Scales
Favourite Food: Insects
Habitat: Mekong river in south-east Asia
Average Clutch Size: 30
Main Prey: Insects, Brine Shrimp, Plankton
Predators: Fish, Cat, Salamander
Distinctive Features: Feisty temperament and long tail fin