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"will spawn at any one time. Prior to spawning, male Siamese fighting fish build bubble nests of varying sizes at the surface of the water. When a male becomes interested in a female, he will flare his gills, twist his body, and spread his fins. The female darkens in colour and curves her body back and forth. The act of spawning takes place in a ""nuptial embrace"" where the male wraps his body around the female, each embrace resulting in the release of 10-40 eggs until the female is exhausted of eggs. The male, from his side, releases milt into"
"Siamese fighting fish The Siamese fighting fish (""Betta splendens""), commonly known as the betta (; lit: ""biting fish""), is a popular fish in the aquarium trade. Bettas are a member of the gourami family and are known to be highly territorial. Males in particular are prone to high levels of aggression and will attack each other if housed in the same tank. If there is no means of escape, this will usually result in the death of one or both of the fish. Female bettas can also become territorial towards each other if they are housed in too small an"
"placed on which one will win. One fish will arise the victor, the fight continuing until one participant is submissive. These competitions can result in the death of either one or both fish depending on the seriousness of their injuries. To avoid fights over territory, male Siamese fighting fish are best isolated from one another. Males will occasionally even respond aggressively to their own reflections in a mirror. Though this is obviously safer than exposing the fish to another male, prolonged sight of their reflection may lead to stress in some individuals. Not all Siamese fighting fish respond negatively to"
"each other. Male Siamese fighting fish cannot be kept together under any circumstances, as they have been bred for aggression and will fight to the death. In many breeding pairs, the male and female cannot be kept together for long periods of time. Males may perceive males of other species as competition if they have long and bright fins and attack them, as well. For other species of anabantoids, a large aquarium with only one male per tank is ideal to prevent aggression. Anabantoidei The Anabantoidei are a suborder of anabantiform ray-finned freshwater fish distinguished by their possession of a"
"Parachela siamensis Parachela siamenisis is a small species of freshwater ray-finned fish in the carp and minnow family Cyprinidae. ""Patachela siamensis"" is found in lowland rivers including streams near peat lands. It is found at the surface in large rivers and lakes. During floods it moves into the flooded forest. It can normally be found alongside ""Parachela oxygastroides"" and ""P. williaminae"". Used to make ""prahok"" in Cambodia. ""Patachela siamensis"" is widely distributed in mainland southeast Asia, from the Mae Klong in Thailand to the lower Mekong basin, in Cambodia (including the Tonle Sap), Laos and Vietnam. It has also been"
"recorded from the Tapi River in southern Thailand. Parachela siamensis Parachela siamenisis is a small species of freshwater ray-finned fish in the carp and minnow family Cyprinidae. ""Patachela siamensis"" is found in lowland rivers including streams near peat lands. It is found at the surface in large rivers and lakes. During floods it moves into the flooded forest. It can normally be found alongside ""Parachela oxygastroides"" and ""P. williaminae"". Used to make ""prahok"" in Cambodia. ""Patachela siamensis"" is widely distributed in mainland southeast Asia, from the Mae Klong in Thailand to the lower Mekong basin, in Cambodia (including the Tonle"
"to jump out of the tank. Since they can’t stay in mid water, they love driftwood/rocks and some plants that can support their weight to rest on. Siamese algae-eaters will often school together, but are also content living solo. When two are kept together, they will often establish their own territory as they mature. They can be a long living fish, with reports of lifespans up to ten years. Siamese algae-eater The Siamese algae-eater (""Crossocheilus oblongus"") is a species of freshwater fish in the carp family, Cyprinidae. This bottom-dwelling tropical fish is found in mainland Southeast Asia, including the Chao"
"Siamese algae-eater The Siamese algae-eater (""Crossocheilus oblongus"") is a species of freshwater fish in the carp family, Cyprinidae. This bottom-dwelling tropical fish is found in mainland Southeast Asia, including the Chao Phraya and Mekong basins as well as the Malay Peninsula. Its natural habitats are streams and rivers as well as flooded forests during the rainy season. The Siamese algae-eater should not be confused with the Flying fox (""Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus"") or the False siamensis (""Garra cambodgiensis""). The Siamese algae-eater has a black horizontal stripe extending from opercle to tail. The stripe can fade to camouflage the Siamese algae-eater against its"
"other males, especially when the tank is large enough for each fish to create their own designated territory. Thus far, the current article has mainly focused on the behaviours of male Siamese fighting fish. Therefore, it is important to consider the behaviours of the opposite sex. In general, studies have shown that females exhibit similar aggressive behaviours as their male counterparts; these behaviours are just less prevalent. A group of female Siamese fighting fish were observed over a period of two weeks. During these two weeks, the following behaviours were recorded: attacking, displays, and biting food. The results of this"
"endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and avoided those male who were exposed. Therefore, the researchers concluded that exposure to these chemicals can negatively affect the mating success of male Siamese fighting fish. The last study investigated the effect of the SSRI, fluoxetine, on male Siamese fighting fish. It has been previously found that this chemical reduces aggressive behaviour; therefore, researchers were curious if this would occur in their experiment. As predicted, it was found that when exposed to fluoxetine, male Siamese fighting fish exhibited less aggressive behaviour than they would have if they had not been exposed to the chemical. Although commonly called"
"a betta in the aquarium trade, especially in North America, that is the name of a genus not only containing this fish, but also other species. ""B. splendens"" is more accurately called by its scientific name or ""Siamese fighting fish"", to avoid confusion with the other species in the genus. Siamese fighting fish The Siamese fighting fish (""Betta splendens""), commonly known as the betta (; lit: ""biting fish""), is a popular fish in the aquarium trade. Bettas are a member of the gourami family and are known to be highly territorial. Males in particular are prone to high levels of"
"through mainland southeast Asia (Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) to Java, Borneo and Sumatra. They have been widely introduced outside their native range, such as the Philippines, India, Sulawesi, and southwestern Trinidad. These fish live in marshes, swamps, canals, and lowland wetlands. They migrate during the flood season from permanent water bodies to flooded areas, such as seasonally flooded forests in the middle and lower Mekong. During the dry season, they return to these permanent water bodies. These fish feed on zooplankton, crustaceans, and insect larvae. The male builds a bubble nest for the eggs, which he"
"rainforest found up to 1,700 m in Brunei, but normally below 1100 m altitude in the rest of its range. Unlike most kingfishers, it does not need pools or streams in its territory. The nest is a hole in a rotting tree trunk, or sometimes in the spherical nest of tree termites. Two to five white eggs are laid. In Thailand the eggs are laid between February and May. The banded kingfisher hunts large insects and occasionally small lizards, usually taken in the trees, but sometimes from the ground. This species is uncommon but widespread in much of its range."
"was unable to establish a correlation with any of three habitat variables studied: whether a species was found in lowland or highland streams, whether it was found in peat swamp forests, and whether it was found in water with fast or slow currents. Mouthbrooding species tend to exhibit less sexual dimorphism, perhaps because they do not need to defend a territory as the bubble-nesters do. Siamese fighting fish (""B. splendens"") are frequently sold in the United States simply as ""bettas"". In fact, , around 73 species are classified within the genus ""Betta"". A useful distinction is that while the generic"
"Betta Betta, is a large genus of small, often colorful, freshwater ray-finned fishes, known as ""bettas"", in the gourami family (Osphronemidae). The best known ""Betta"" species is ""B. splendens,"" commonly known as the Siamese fighting fish. All the ""Betta"" species are small fishes, but they vary considerably in size, ranging from under 2.5 cm (1 in) total length in ""B. chanoides"" to 12.5 cm (5 in) in the Akar betta (""B. akarensis""). Bettas are anabantoids, which means they can breathe atmospheric air using a unique organ called the labyrinth. This accounts for their ability to thrive in low-oxygen water conditions"
"They are usually built on forks between tree branches 4–7 meters from the ground and can be as large as 50–60 cm long and 50–60 cm wide. The nest material consists of mud, wax, plant fragments, and resins. The honeycombs within the nest contain the brood of eggs, larvae and pupae along within stores of honey and pollen. Early studies of ""T. spinipes"" nests noted the presence of a dense internal structure referred to as the “scutellum” which was often used to paralyze fish because of its high content of acetylcholine. This dense structure consists of nest waste such as"
"that they avoid cyanide-caught animals. In the Philippines, overfishing and cyanide caused a drastic decline in aquarium fish, leading the country away from cyanide and towards netting healthy animals. Since the Siamese fighting fish (""Betta splendens"") was first successfully bred in France in 1893, captive spawning and brooding techniques used in aquaculture have slowly improved. Captive breeding for aquaria is concentrated in southern Florida, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok, with smaller industries in Hawaii and Sri Lanka. Captive breeding of marine organisms has been in development since the mid-1990s. Breeding for freshwater species is more advanced than for saltwater species."
"mass-imported ""B. splendens"" (the Siamese fighting fish), ""B. pugnax"" was well known as a fighting fish, as denoted by the specific epithet of ""pugnax"", attracting the interest of scientists studying animal behaviour at least as long ago as the 1880s. Penang betta The Penang betta (""Betta pugnax"") is a species of gourami native to Southeast Asia and common in swiftly flowing forest streams of the Malay Peninsula, Thailand, Sumatra, and the Riau Islands. In addition to its native range, the species has been introduced to Guam. It can be found amongst the vegetation growing along the banks. This species can"
"industrialisation, however more research is required to quantify the extent of loss. Siamese Fighting Fish (""Betta splendens""), once common in the Thale Noi Non-Hunting Area are facing declining populations due to habitat destruction from land conversion, pollution and over-exploitation in the pet trade. This species is commonly bred in Thailand for the purpose of betting on aggressive fighting male individuals and for their attractive colouring. A secondary threat, as a consequence of the international trade of this species, is genetic erosion resulting from privately bred stock being released into wild areas. This loss of genetic diversity increases the risk of"
"the wild and all are extensively line-bred for aggression in eastern Thailand) which does not really restrict to one specific strain of the Siamese fighting fish. So the term ""fighting fish"" comes in use to generalize all the members of the ""B. splendens"" species complex including the Siamese fighting fish. In 1892, this species was imported to France by the French aquarium fish importer Pierre Carbonnier in Paris, and in 1896, the German aquarium fish importer Paul Matte in Berlin imported the first specimens to Germany from Moscow. In January 2014 a large population of the fish was discovered in"
"Siamese tigerfish The Siamese tigerfish (""Datnioides pulcher"") is a critically endangered Asian fish native to the Chao Phraya, Mae Klong and Mekong basins. It has vertical yellow and black stripes running the length of its body. The number of stripes varies depending on region of origin. The dorsal fin has a spiny appearance. The many species within ""Datnioides"" are quite commonly confused. ""Datnioides pulcher"" is the Siamese tigerfish, or wide-bar datnoid. ""Datnioides microlepis"" is the Indonesian tiger datnoid. ""Datnioides polota"" is the silver datnoid. It prefers a pH of 7.6–8.0, and a temperature of 22–26 °C (72–79 °F). The Siamese"
"new venue's capacity to accommodate audiences of up to 3,500. Foreigners typically pay between 1,000–2,000 baht to view a match, with prices depending on the location of the seating. The Fisheries Department is promoting ""pla gud"", or Siamese fighting fish, as the national fish. Department chief Adisorn Promthep said that the proposal will be submitted to the National Identity Office under the Prime Minister's Office for approval. He said that once the status is recognised, fighting fish farming would be promoted which would generate money and create jobs. He added that credible records show that ""pla gud"" of the ""Betta"
"observational study indicated that when females are housed in small groups, they form a stable dominance order. For example, the fish who was ranked at the top showed higher levels of mutual displays, in comparison to the fish who were of lower ranks. The researchers also found that the duration of the displays differed depending on whether an attack occurred. The results of these studies indicate that female Siamese fighting fish should be considered as often as males, as there are evidently interesting variations in their behaviours as well. There has been numerous research in the area of courtship behaviour"
"a wide range of freshwater habitats, including slow-moving rivers and streams, lakes, seasonal oxbow lakes, marshes and swamplands. Despite conservation concerns, many aspects of ""C. siamensis"" life history in the wild remain unknown, particularly regarding its reproductive biology. Adults feed mainly on fish and snakes, but also eat amphibians and small mammals. Very little is known about the natural history of this species in the wild, but females build mound-nests constructed from scraped-up plant debris mixed with mud. In captivity, these crocodiles breed during the wet season (April to May), laying between 15 and 50 eggs, which are then guarded"
"that when pairs of male Siamese fighting fish were kept together in the same tank for a three-day period, aggressive behaviour was most prevalent during the mornings of the first two days of their cohabitation. However the researchers observed that the fighting between the two males decreased as the day progressed. The male in the dominant position initially had metabolic advantage; although as the experiment progressed, both fish became equal in regards to metabolic advantages. In regards to oxygen consumption, one study found that when two male Siamese fighting fish fought, the metabolic rates of both fish did not differ"
"They are nocturnal, occupying a home range of as little as . Females construct spherical nests made of leaves in order to rear their young. These nests may be on the ground in dense vegetation or cracks in the earth, but are more commonly located above the ground, attached to sturdy stems such as those of sugar cane or rice plants. The inner lining of the nest consists of finely shredded leaves, with a more intact outer shell. Predators include caimans, rattlesnakes, barn owls, hawks, kites, and probably crab-eating foxes. They breed throughout the year, although the fertility of both"
"tigerfish is predatory and will eat smaller fish, various live foods, and frozen foods. Many hobbyists pellet-train their datnoids to reduce the risk of disease and parasites from live food. Wild Siamese tigerfish grow to . Captive ones are generally smaller, though may still require a large aquarium, since some Siamese tigerfish have been grown to 16 in or more in length. ""D. pulcher"" is protected in Thailand, and is on the IUCN Red List as critically endangered. Siamese tigerfish The Siamese tigerfish (""Datnioides pulcher"") is a critically endangered Asian fish native to the Chao Phraya, Mae Klong and Mekong"
"in a pond, and prevents them from getting too wet in soggy vegetation by raising his hindquarters. After three to six weeks, he travels to a pond and the eggs hatch into tadpoles. The tungara frog (""Physalaemus pustulosus"") builds a floating nest from foam to protect its eggs from predation. The foam is made from proteins and lectins, and seems to have antimicrobial properties. Several pairs of frogs may form a colonial nest on a previously built raft. The eggs are laid in the centre, followed by alternate layers of foam and eggs, finishing with a foam capping. Some frogs"
"titular monster in the 1978 Thailand film ""Crocodile"". Siamese crocodile The Siamese crocodile (""Crocodylus siamensis"") is a small to medium-sized freshwater crocodile native to Indonesia (Borneo and possibly Java), Brunei, East Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. The species is critically endangered and already extirpated from many regions. Its other common names include Siamese freshwater crocodile, Singapore small-grain, and soft-belly. The Siamese crocodile is a medium-sized, freshwater crocodilian, with a relatively broad, smooth snout and an elevated, bony crest behind each eye. Overall, it is an olive-green colour, with some variation to dark-green. Young specimens measure and weigh ,"
"and territorial, although some species, including three kookaburras, have a cooperative breeding system involving young from earlier broods. The nest is a tree hole, either natural, and old woodpecker nest, or excavated in soft or rotting wood by the kingfishers. Several species dig holes in termite nests. No nest material is added, although litter may build up over the years. Both parents incubate the eggs and feed the chicks. Egg laying is staggered at one-day intervals so that if food is short, only the older, larger nestlings get fed. The chicks are naked, blind, and helpless when they hatch, and"
"pairs may remain together over several seasons, until one member dies, though have been known to separate. The preferred nesting sites are on flat or gently sloping ground or broad, flat ledges, on offshore islands, stacks or elevated areas on mainland such as cliff-tops, generally between above sea level. The ground may be bare or bear low shrubs such as ""Coprosma"", ""Mesembryanthemum"", ""Bulbine"" or grasses. The nests themselves are cup-shaped mounds high with a deep basin, made from seaweed, plants, earth and debris from the sea. The males usually collect the materials and give to the females, who construct the"
"Xylotrupes socrates The Siamese rhinoceros beetle, fighting beetle, ""Xylotrupes socrates"" (Thai : ด้วงกวางชน) is a brilliant species of large scarab beetle belonging to the subfamily Dynastinae. It is particularly known for its role in insect fighting in Thailand. This species is widespread in South-eastern Asia: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam. These beetles are used for staging beetle fights, a traditional entertainment popular in the northern region of Thailand. They are captured and trained by their owners to become stronger and more aggressive. In the fight the beetle that lifts its opponent up by its horns wins."
"air at the water's surface. This organ was thought to allow the fish to be kept in unmaintained aquaria, but this is a misconception, as poor water quality makes all tropical fish, including ""Betta splendens"", more susceptible to diseases such as fin rot. Properly kept and fed a correct diet, Siamese fighting fish generally live between 3 and 5 years in captivity, but may live between 7 and 10 years in rare cases. It is popular to keep betta fish in very small containers, such as bowls for display around the home. Contrary to popular belief, this can cause health"