Crescent betta
📖 Overview
Facultative air-breathing ; Occurs usually in stagnant pools and ditches in clear to brown water . Found also in lowland swamps and paddy field. Bubble nest builder species . Eggs shrink to the bottom and were then collected by one or both parents and were embedded among the foam bubbles in the nest .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Diagnosed by having the following combination of characters: A bright red crescent on distal edge of caudal fin; absence of caudal transverse bars; dorsal transverse bars on distal two-thirds of dorsal fin; iridescent blue opercle scales; body dark brown to black; lateral scales 30-32; body depth 24.2-30.1% SL; dorsal-fin origin above lateral scales 15-17 (mode 16); length of dorsal-fin fin base 12.9-18.9% SL; and height of pectoral-fin origin 14.8-18.9% SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Crescent betta is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Eggs shrink to the bottom and were then collected by one or both parents and were embedded among the foam bubbles in the nest .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.0 - 7.0; dH range: 5 - 19. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Betta Imbellis is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Crescent betta is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Crescent betta has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔬 Full Nutritional Profile
Per 100g - Raw, per 100g - Source: USDA FoodData Central templates (generic fish average)
📊 Population Dynamics
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🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Crescent betta.
🔍 Similar Species
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