Siamese Fighting Fish is a painting by Russ Harris which was uploaded on August 18th, 2017.
Siamese Fighting Fish
The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), also sometimes colloquially known as the betta, is a species in the gourami family which is popular as... more
by Russ Harris
Title
Siamese Fighting Fish
Artist
Russ Harris
Medium
Painting - Photography
Description
The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), also sometimes colloquially known as the betta, is a species in the gourami family which is popular as an aquarium fish. Bettas can be territorial fish and are prone to high levels of aggression towards each other. Two males in close proximity will almost always attack each other, if they do not have the ability to escape this will usually result in the death of one or both of the fish.
This species is native to the Mekong basin of Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand. The fish can be found in standing waters of canals, rice paddies and floodplains.
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August 18th, 2017