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Fish
Betta Fish
Betta splendens
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 3-5 years
- Weight
- 0.002-0.0035 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Betta Fish (Betta splendens) is a carnivore species found in Southeast Asian shallow waters. It typically lives 3-5 years, weighing around 0.002-0.0035 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the betta fish: Bettas can breathe air directly using a special labyrinth organ.
Fish are aquatic vertebrates that breathe through gills and make up the most diverse group of vertebrates on Earth, with countless species living in oceans, rivers, and lakes.