Betta Krataios
📖 Overview
Betta Krataios (Betta krataios), first described by Tan & Ng, 2006 is a tiny fish in the family Osphronemidae (order Anabantiformes). Adults typically reach 4.50 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Osphronemidae kept in the hobby.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1 - 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 8; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 19 - 22; Vertebrae: 29 - 31. Distinguished from Betta dimidiata (the only other member of the B. dimidiata group) in having the following combination of characters: iridescent turquoise opercle scales when live ( vs. gold); yellowish-brown body when live (vs. reddish); yellowish fins when live (vs. reddish); rounded caudal fin (vs. lanceolate); more lateral scales (30-32, vs. 29-30); more predorsal scales (20-21, vs. 17-18); deeper caudal peduncle (15.3-17.0% SL, vs. 11.8-14.5) .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Betta Krataios is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Betta Krataios.
🔍 Similar Species
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