Betta compuncta

Betta compuncta is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Osphronemidae. It reaches 6.2 cm (2.4 inches) in standard length.[1]

Betta compuncta
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anabantiformes
Family: Osphronemidae
Genus: Betta
Species:
B. compuncta
Binomial name
Betta compuncta
Tan & Ng, 2006

Betta compuncta is a freshwater fish that occurs in small, slow-flowing streams in swampy areas, although it can also be found in fast-flowing streams. The species is known from East Kalimantan on the island of Borneo in Indonesia.[2][1]

Betta compuncta reproduces sexually and is a paternal mouthbrooder, with males of the species incubating eggs for about 12 to 18 days, although incubation time can vary with water temperature.[3]

Male individuals of Betta compuncta tend to have broader heads than females. The ovaries of female individuals can be seen under a spotlight.[4]

References

  1. "Betta compuncta". www.fishbase.se. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  2. Panijpan, Bhinyo; Kowasupat, Chanon; Laosinchai, Parames; Ruenwongsa, Pintip; Phongdara, Amornrat; Senapin, Saengchan; Wanna, Warapond; Phiwsaiya, Kornsunee; Kühne, Jens; Fasquel, Frédéric (2014-11-20). "Southeast Asian mouth-brooding Betta fighting fish (Teleostei: Perciformes) species and their phylogenetic relationships based on mitochondrial COI and nuclear ITS1 DNA sequences and analyses". Meta Gene. 2: 862–879. doi:10.1016/j.mgene.2014.10.007. ISSN 2214-5400. PMC 4287851. PMID 25606468.
  3. "Betta compuncta Tan & Ng 2006 - Encyclopedia of Life". media.eol.org. Retrieved 2021-10-09.
  4. Chairperson, S. M. P. "compuncta – International Betta Congress". Retrieved 2021-10-15.
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