| Betta taeniata | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Anabantiformes |
| Family: | Osphronemidae |
| Genus: | Betta |
| Species: | B. taeniata |
| Binomial name | |
| Betta taeniata Regan, 1910 | |
Betta taeniata is a species of gourami endemic to the Southeast Asian island of Borneo, where it lives in inland waters.
Betta taeniata is known to display paternal mouthbrooding. [1] Males of the species have more vibrant coloration and broader heads than females. Males also have a darker stripe near the anal fin. [1] The species reaches 5.5 cm (2.2 inches) in standard length. [2]
Betta taeniata is native to Sarawak and Kalimantan Barat. [3] It has also been reported from Thailand and Vietnam, although its occurrence in those countries is questionable and is likely the result of stray individuals. [2]
It lives in wetlands and appears to be restricted to hill streams in forests. [3]
According to IUCN Red List, the species is threatened by agriculture and logging. [3]
The following is a list of common names for B. taeniata.
In English, it goes by: [4]
In the US, it goes by: [5]
In Indonesia, it goes by:
