Betta Mandor
📖 Overview
Betta Mandor (Betta mandor), first described by Tan & Ng, 2006 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 Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 9; Anal spines: 1 - 2; Anal soft rays: 23 - 26; Vertebrae: 30 - 32. Opercle with twin red bars when alive. Male with black body and female with brown body when alive. Lateral line with 32-34 scales. Anal fin with 25-28 rays. Subdorsal scales 6 1/2-8. Body depth at dorsal-fin origin 21.2-24.2% SL. Interorbital distance 27.1-32.1 % HL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Betta Mandor 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 Mandor.
🔍 Similar Species
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