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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

aquarium, bait

Betta raja Tan & Ng, 2005
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Max Length
6.4 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 aquarium, bait is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Betta raja
Authority
Tan & Ng, 2005
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Body Shape
Fusiform / normal
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
6.4 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): 7 - 10; Anal spines: 2; Anal soft rays: 23 - 26; Vertebrae: 28 - 30. Pelvic fin very long in mature males (15-23 anal fin rays at pelvic fin end, even exceeding anal-fin base in some specimens); anal fin and lower half of caudal fin with dark margins; anal fin rays 25-28 (mode 26); lateral scales 30-32 (mode 31); head length 33.9-37.4% SL; predorsal length 20.0-24.6% SL; preanal length 46.1-52.4% SL; and body length 62.8-70.7% SL .: fusiform / normal.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for aquarium, bait is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for aquarium, bait is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for aquarium, bait 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
6.4cm
Dorsal Spines
2
Dorsal Rays
9
Anal Spines
2
Anal Rays
25
Vertebrae
29

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2019

📊 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, 2005

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Betta Raja is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • 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
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

⚡ Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for aquarium, bait is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for aquarium, bait has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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