Betta hipposideros

Betta hipposideros is a species of fish in the Belontiidae family.

The Betta hipposideros lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.

Betta hipposideros is a species of fish in the Belontiidae family. It is endemic to Malaysia. References - * Kottelat, M. 1996. Betta hipposideros. More

Betta hipposideros can be housed in pairs, species tanks, and community tanks. Pairs can be housed in a 20 gallon tank, groups should be housed in a 55 gallon tank or larger. Pairs should be given cover such as caves and plants. More

the Betta Hipposideros, this fish is found in the backwater swamps where peat and leaves rest on the surface. More

Betta hipposideros Ng & Kottelat 1994 Betta ibanorum Tan & Ng 2005 Betta ideii Tan & Ng 2006 Betta imbellis Ladiges 1975 Betta phuket Crescent Betta Peaceful Betta More

The name of Betta hipposideros also comes from Latin; the name hipposideros was chosen in allusion to the black horseshoe markings on its throat. This mouthbrooder also grows large; about 14 cm (TL). This species has a light brown body with a lighter colored, horizontal bar. More

Common names

馬來搏魚 in Mandarin Chinese
馬來搏魚 in Unknown
马来搏鱼 in Mandarin Chinese
马来搏鱼 in Unknown

Order : Perciformes
Family : Osphronemidae
Genus : Betta
Species : Betta hipposideros
Authority : Ng & Kottelat, 1994