Betta Stiktos
📖 Overview
Betta Stiktos (Betta stiktos) is a ray-finned fish of the family Osphronemidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.8 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 10 - 11; Anal soft rays: 27 - 29. Diagnosed from other members of the Betta splendens group by the following combination of characters: up to 5 rows of black rounded marks on interradial membranes of dorsal fin; up to 9 rows of transverse black bars on caudal fin; up to 7 vertical rows of dark marks on posterior edge of scale on body; lateral scales 33-34 (mode 33), predorsal scales 24-25 (mode 25); postdorsal length 17.5-20.1% SL; body depth 26.2-27.7% SL; caudal peduncle depth 15.4-17.4% SL; length of dorsal-fin base 15.2-15.6% SL; orbit diameter 27.7-29.7% HL; postorbital length 45.9-50.0% HL; interorbital width 26.4-31.6% HL .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Betta Stiktos 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 Stiktos.
🔍 Similar Species
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