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Betta rutilans

Conservation status


Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)[1]

Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anabantiformes
Family: Osphronemidae
Genus: Betta
Species:
B. rutilans
Binomial name
Betta rutilans

K. E. Witte & Kottelat, 1991

Betta rutilans is a speciesofgourami endemictoIndonesia. Their habitatisblackwater streams and peat swamp forests with very little sunlight.[2][3] Their name rutilansisLatin for "reddish", "grow red", or "being red".[4]

Description[edit]

They typically grow up to 3.5 centimetres (1.4 in) TL in length. Like their name implies, they are typically solid red with males of the species being more intensely colored, but a few have green scales. Males have more pointed dorsal fins and longer pelvic fins. Females are generally rounder and have an egg tube.[5] They will consume small invertebrates, like insects.[4]

Reproduction[edit]

Like most Betta fish, they breed in bubble-nests built to house the fry. Strangely enough, some have been seen to mouthbrood. The cause of this difference is unknown.[5]

Captivity[edit]

This species has been collected for use in aquariums for their intense red color. They can be housed in community tanks with proper hiding spots in place and tank adequately sized for the amount of fish and species. They are from blackwater environments and should be housed in warm water with filtering.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Low, B.W. (2019). "Betta rutilans.". 2019: e.T91310650A91310657. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2019-2.RLTS.T91310650A91310657.en. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  • ^ Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2014). "Betta rutilans"inFishBase. February 2014 version.
  • ^ "Betta rutilans". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 15 Sep 2012.
  • ^ a b "Betta rutilans". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 25 January 2014.
  • ^ a b Kottelat, M., A.J. Whitten, S.N. Kartikasari and S. Wirjoatmodjo, 1993.
  • ^ "Betta rutilans". Species Maintenance Program. Archived from the original on 12 August 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2014.

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