Siamese fighting fish
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This
article is about the species of fish. For the Danish alternative rock band, see Siamese Fighting
Fish (band).
The Siamese fighting fish, also sometimes
colloquially known as the betta (Betta splendens), is a species in the gourami family which is popular as an aquarium fish. This species is native to the Mekong basin of Thailand, Laos,Cambodia, and Vietnam, where it can be
found in standing waters of canals, rice paddies, and floodplains. They are called pla-kad (biting fish) in Thai or trey krem in Khmer. They tend to be
rather aggressive. In January 2014 a large population of the fish was
discovered in the Adelaide River Floodplain in the Northern Territory, Australia. As an invasive species they pose a threat to native fish, frogs and other
wildlife in the wetlands
Is the
fish that Thai people well known since ancient times. The fish species
are often referred to typical as a natural traditional "fields Betta
Fish(Pla-kad tong)" or "Wild Betta fish(Pla-kad Parr)".From
behavior like this against each other. Betta fish is becomes popular pet for
biting fight for bet in Thailand. And it has been developed the breed for
fighting tactic ability to present. It is unique of Thailand and perceived by
foreigners as "Siamese fighting fish". Betta fish species in central
part of Thailand have been developed to a size larger. Colorful, beautiful that
we called "Pla-kad Morr". We
always breed them in a small container such as a narrow jar, Cola bottle, etc..
It has developed in terms of species, several species of fish, such as "Chinese
Betta fish (Pla-kad Gean)" with a long fin. "Fancy Betta"
with beautiful colors. "Crown Tail Betta" or " Half Moon
Betta," for example
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