What species of betta

[Neontetra123]

I got a new betta but I am wondering what species of betta is it?

 

[Essjay]

The species is Betta splendens. All the common bettas sold in shops are some variety of Betta Splendens.

I presume you mean the breed? If the fish will cooperate, a side on view would help determine the tail type, especially if you can get it to flare its gills and fins by holding a mirror in front of it.

 

[Neontetra123]

The species is Betta splendens. All the common bettas sold in shops are some variety of Betta Splendens.

I presume you mean the breed? If the fish will cooperate, a side on view would help determine the tail type, especially if you can get it to flare its gills and fins by holding a mirror in front of it.

 

[Ichthys]

The aquarium varieties are actually hybrids between several Betta species, but they’re based on B. splendens, so that’s the name given to them.

 

[Neontetra123]

The species is Betta splendens. All the common bettas sold in shops are some variety of Betta Splendens.

I presume you mean the breed? If the fish will cooperate, a side on view would help determine the tail type, especially if you can get it to flare its gills and fins by holding a mirror in front of it.

Thank you

 

[Neontetra123]

The aquarium varieties are actually hybrids between several Betta species, but they’re based on B. splendens, so that’s the name given to them.

Thank you

 

[PorshaF]

Looks like a crown tail for the tail type if you were also wondering that

 

[Neontetra123]

Looks like a crown tail for the tail type if you were also wondering that

Thank you

 

[Essjay]

He's also a lovely colour; I haven't seen many like him.