Kingdom Animalia Order Perciformes Genus Betta Higher classification Bettas | Phylum Chordata Family Osphronemidae Scientific name Betta macrostoma Rank Species | |
Similar Bettas, Betta channoides, Betta albimarginata, Betta unimaculata, Peaceful betta |
The spotfin betta (Betta macrostoma) is a species of gourami endemic to the island of Borneo. It generally inhabits pools of very slow-moving water along rivers and streams in very shallow waters of 30 cm (12 in) or less. This species grows to a length of 6.7 cm (2.6 in), and is found in the aquarium trade.
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