Betta simplex

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:labyrinth_fish
gptkb:Anabantidae
gptkbp:average_temperature 24 to 28 ° C
gptkbp:behavior territorial
can be kept in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:body_style elongated body
gptkbp:breeding_season egg-laying
males display to attract females
year-round in suitable conditions
high success rate in captivity
spawning in bubble nests
gptkbp:care_instructions fry require infusoria or finely crushed food
gptkbp:character_traits can exhibit aggressive behavior towards other males
gptkbp:class gptkb:Actinopterygii
gptkbp:color can change color based on mood
various color morphs exist
males more colorful than females
varies, often with iridescent hues
gptkbp:common_name Simple Betta
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat preservation is important for species survival
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:dam soft, acidic water preferred
gptkbp:diet omnivore
gptkbp:distribution Thailand, Cambodia, Laos
gptkbp:family gptkb:Osphronemidae
gptkbp:fins long fins
caudal fin is often rounded
pectoral fins are large and rounded
gptkbp:first_described_by Kottelat in 1994
gptkbp:fishing_regulations popular among fishkeepers
gptkbp:genetic_diversity undergoes genetic research for breeding purposes
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Betta
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
slow-moving waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Betta simplex
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:level 6.0 to 7.5
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years in captivity
gptkbp:mating_system elaborate courtship rituals observed
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:order gptkb:Perciformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Skrull
gptkbp:predators small fish and invertebrates
gptkbp:reproduction bubble nest builder
gptkbp:research_interest studied for behavioral ecology
gptkbp:size up to 6 cm
gptkbp:social_structure can be solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:species labyrinth organ present
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:Betta_imbellis
gptkbp:tank_mates can be kept with peaceful species
gptkbp:traded_on requires regular water changes
can be kept in community tanks with caution
popular in the aquarium trade
requires a well-planted tank