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SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH or BETTA FISH (Betta splendens) The Siamese fighting fish, also known as the betta (particularly in the US) and simply as the fighter, is a popular species of freshwater aquarium fish. The name of the genus is derived from ikan bettah, taken from a local dialect of Thailand (Siam).  The wild ancestors of this fish are native to the rice paddies of Thailand, peninsular Malaysia and Cambodia and are called pla-kad or trey krem (“fighting fish”) in Thai. B. splendens usually grow to an overall length of about 5 cm , though some varieties reach 5-8 inches in length. Although known for their brilliant colors and large, flowing fins, the natural coloration of B. splendens is a dull green and brown, and the fins of wild specimens are relatively short. Brilliantly colored and longer finned varieties (i.e. Veiltail; Delta; Superdelta; and Halfmoon) have been developed through selective breeding. Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_fighting_fish Other photos you may enjoy: Fluorescent Fish Butterfly Fish Turtle with wacky Don King Hair

SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH or BETTA FISH (Betta splendens)

  • The Siamese fighting fish, also known as the betta (particularly in the US) and simply as the fighter, is a popular species of freshwater aquarium fish.
  • The name of the genus is derived from ikan bettah, taken from a local dialect of Thailand (Siam). 
  • The wild ancestors of this fish are native to the rice paddies of Thailand, peninsular Malaysia and Cambodia and are called pla-kad or trey krem (“fighting fish”) in Thai.
  • B. splendens usually grow to an overall length of about 5 cm , though some varieties reach 5-8 inches in length.
  • Although known for their brilliant colors and large, flowing fins, the natural coloration of B. splendens is a dull green and brown, and the fins of wild specimens are relatively short.
  • Brilliantly colored and longer finned varieties (i.e. Veiltail; Delta; Superdelta; and Halfmoon) have been developed through selective breeding.

Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamese_fighting_fish

Other photos you may enjoy:

Fluorescent Fish

Butterfly Fish

Turtle with wacky Don King Hair

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