Siamese Fighting Fish, commonly called the Siamese fighter or betta, is a freshwater fish native to mainland Southeast Asia, including Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. It is one of more than 70 species in the genus Betta but the only one commonly called betta, owing to its global popularity as a pet, and Betta splendens ranks among the most popular aquarium fish in the world for its diverse, colorful appearance and relatively low maintenance.
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Scientific Name Conservation Status Classification
Living or Extinct Sources
1. Siamese fighting fish (Wikidata)
Wikidata- Wikidata Q549 (P225 taxon name)
Statements section, conservation status (P141)
IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): vulnerable.
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