Betta Cracens
📖 Overview
Betta Cracens (Betta cracens), first described by Tan & Ng, 2005 is a small fish in the family Osphronemidae (order Anabantiformes). Adults typically reach 5.70 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 Critically Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0 - 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 9; Anal spines: 1 - 2; Anal soft rays: 26 - 27; Vertebrae: 31 - 32. Body depth at dorsal-fin origin 21.2-24.2% SL; anal-fin rays 27-29 (mode); lateral scales 32-33 (mode 33); thin dark blue edge on anal fin in male and female; predorsal length 65.0-67.1% SL; and head length 30.8-31.7% SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Betta Cracens is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.8 - ?. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Betta Cracens.
🔍 Similar Species
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