| | Betta pugnax (Forrest Betta)
Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes)
Order: Perciformes (perch-like fish)
Family: Belontiidae
Scientific Name: Betta pugnax
Other Scientific Name(s): Betta picta, Macropodus pugnax, Betta trifasciata, Betta anabatoides, Betta rubra, Betta macrophthalma, Betta fusca, Betta taeniata, Betta brederi
Common Name: Forrest Betta
Other Common Names: Penang betta
Distribution: Southeast Asia: Malaysia and Singapore. Reported from Sumatra, Indonesia (Ref. 13275).
Diet: Their diet consists of mostly live food, such as brine shrimp. Even though they may eat dried bloodworms, I recommend live food.A voracious eater.
Temperament: Usually aggresive towards smaller fish. Fish its size are usually ignored, but sometimes quarrels may occur between other bettas.
Sexing:
Breeding: Much of its breeding styles are unknown. A buuble nest builder, requiring large spaces.
Special Care:
Other Comments: A great fish to enjoy, however, take note of their short lifespan. | | |
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