SIAMESE FIGHTING FISH

CLASSIFICATION

• They belong in the kingdom Animalia and the phylum chordata.
• They belong in the class Actinopterygii.
• Characteristics-fins are supported by rays, have a rigid skeleton.

The Siamese fighting fish's scientific name is Betta splendens.

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• Siamese fighting fish are ray-finned.
• During reproduction, the male "hugs" the female, squeezing the eggs out of her. Then they chase the eggs to a bubble nest, made by the male.
• They are oviparous, and reproduce better young.

ENVIRONMENT

• Their natural habitats are marshes and streams in South Asia.
• Siamese fighting fish are fresh water fish.
• Siamese fighting fish are found in South Asia.

WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS FISH?

• I chose this fish because the name interested me.
• I liked the way they looked.

3 THINGS I LEARNED

• They are very aggressive.
• The males take care of the eggs.
• These fish often start out as a brown or olive color, and then change colors as signs of aggression.