Blue Spot Betta
📖 Overview
Blue Spot Betta (Betta brownorum), first described by Witte & Schmidt, 1992 is a tiny fish in the family Osphronemidae (order Anabantiformes). Adults typically reach 2.60 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Vulnerable.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Osphronemidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blue Spot Betta is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blue Spot Betta is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 22°C - 26°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Blue Spot Betta · Brown's Betta · Brown's Red Dwarf Fighter |
| 🌍CES | bojovnice Brownových |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blue Spot Betta.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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