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Betta pugnax
| Family Name: | Osphronemidae |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Fish) |
| Common Name: | Malayan Forest Betta |
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Description
| Size | 10 cm |
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| Description | Slender and laterally compressed body, usually brown with greenish-blue spots, or brown with two stripes along the length of the body, depending on "mood" of the fish. Has a robust head, circular caudal fin, broad-based anal fins that has a pointed tip at rear end. Adults have throats that have bright green coloured scales. |
Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Occurs in fast-flowing forest streams with sandy bottoms. Feeds on small invertebrates, including insects. Males brood fertilized eggs in their mouth until the eggs hatch. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Freshwater |
| Distribution | In Singapore, it is found widely through Nee Soon Swamp Forest, as well as nature reserves. Worldwide, it is found in the Malay Peninsula and Sumatra. |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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References
| References | Ho, J.K.I., Ramchunder, S.J., Theng, M., Memory, A., Li, T., Clews, E., Cai, Y.X., Tan, H.H and Yeo, D.C.J.. 2016. A Guide to the Freshwater Faun of Nee Soon Swamp Forest. Singapore: Lee kong Chian Natural History Museum & Tropical Marine Science Institute, National University of Singapore. 139pp |
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