Betta persephone was thought to be endemic to forests around the towns of Ayer Hitam, Muar, and Kluang in southwestern Johor state, Peninsular Malaysia. However, remarkably, a population of the species was recently discovered in Riau, Indonesia. Like its cousin Betta livida, Betta persephone has been driven to near extinction due to its natural habitat being destroyed to make way for palm oil plantations.
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Scientific Names: |
Betta persephone SCHALLER, 1986 |
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Common Name: |
Batman Betta, Black Small Fighter |
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Group: |
Coccina |
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Distribution: |
Malaysia and Indonesia (Riau). |
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Maximum Size: |
2.5cm (1 "). |
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Reproduction: |
Bubble Nest Builder. |
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Sexual Dimorphism: |
Males have a pointed dorsal whereas females are rounded. Females are more of a brown colour and males are a blackish colour. |
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Temperature: |
22°C - 28°C (71-82.4 deg F). |
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PH: |
4.5 - 6.0 Prefers acidic water. |
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General Hardness (GH): |
18 -54 ppm (1 dGH) - (3 dGH). |
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Carbonate Hardness (KH): |
0-3 dKH (0-53 ppm). |
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Lifespan: |
2-3 Years |
Betta Persephone 3cm
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