Betta pulchra

(Betta pulchra)

Description

Betta pulchra is a species of gourami endemid that is found in Johor, Malaysia. It is an inhabitant of the acidic black waters of peat swamps where it is found amongst vegetation. This species grows to a length of 5.6 centimetres (2.2 in) SL.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Actinopterygii

Order:Perciformes

Family:Osphronemidae

Genus:Betta

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