Toba betta
📖 Overview
Toba betta (Betta rubra) is a ray-finned fish of the family Osphronemidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 5 cm. With a trophic level of 3.2, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Commercially fished and consumed as food.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0 - 2; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7 - 8; Anal spines: 2 - 3; Anal soft rays: 24 - 26; Vertebrae: 28 - 29. Body with 5-7 irregular dark vertical bars; opercle with a pair of vertical parallel reddish bars; presence of broad chin-bar, merging with anterior part of second postorbital stripe, forming a triangular dark mark below eye; anal-fin rays 27-29; lateral scales 28 1/2-30; total length 131.6-142.3% SL; caudal peduncle depth 13.1-16.3% SL; body depth at dorsal-fin origin 23.2-27.1% SL; pelvic fin length 28.1-38.4% SL; dorsal-fin base length 9.6-12.5% SL; interorbital width 6.3-9.9% SL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Toba betta is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Toba betta is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Toba betta is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Toba betta 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 Toba betta is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Toba betta has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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