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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🌡️ Tropical

Betta Krataios

Betta krataios Tan & Ng, 2006
Max Length
4.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Betta Krataios is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Betta krataios
Authority
Tan & Ng, 2006
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
4.5 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 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

Diet information for Betta Krataios is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Betta Krataios is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00977 × L2.97 (TL)
Max TL
4.5cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
7
Anal Spines
3
Anal Rays
21
Vertebrae
30

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Tan & Ng, 2006

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