Identity and origin
- Origin
- Northwestern Sumatra, Indonesia; west-coast Aceh records
- Identity
- Described Sumatran mouthbrooding species
Distinguish this species from Betta dennisyongi using the revised diagnostic characters, including head markings. Historical trade labels alone do not establish identity.
Habitat and care
Documented in shaded blackwater habitats, including a stagnant pool near an uprooted tree. Habitat and identity reference
Explore the habitat
Documented in shaded blackwater habitats, including a stagnant pool near an uprooted tree.
Illustrative habitat reconstructionPlan before choosing
- Habitat
- Peat blackwater
- Size and measurement
- Fresh specimens in Table 1 of Tan (2013) measure 35.3–42.5 mm standard length. This sample range is not an established captive adult maximum.
- Planning context
- Verify identity against the redescription and distinguish B. dennisyongi. Blackwater habitat observations alone do not establish a complete care protocol.
Tan (2013) · redescription
Source check: . Independent husbandry review pending.
Plan around the wild species
Care-planning notes. Confirm exact requirements for the species and source population.
- Wild Betta have different habitats and breeding strategies; ornamental Betta splendens advice cannot cover every species.
- Retain species and locality records, and verify whether the line is a bubble-nester or a mouthbrooder.
- Plan a secure cover, shelter and a species-specific social arrangement before acquiring a line.
Evidence record
Conservation record: Endangered (EN); assessment year 2018. Conservation source record. This retained reference is an index or secondary record; the direct assessment and date require verification. Check for a newer assessment before making conservation or sourcing decisions.
Identity and locality source check: . Editorial source check; independent taxonomic review pending. Research profile; availability is not open.
Catalogue inclusion confirms a research record, not current stock, legal export, or destination-country import permission.
