Howong betta (Betta unimaculata)

Scientific name: Betta unimaculata Popta, 1905

The Howong betta (Betta unimaculata) is a freshwater fish of the family Osphronemidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 21–25°C (70–77°F). Native range: Asia, known only from upper Kayan (=Kajan) and Howong drainages in east Borneo, Indonesia.

Howong betta care at a glance

Temperature: 21–25°C (70–77°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Betta unimaculata
Family: Osphronemidae (Gouramies)
Order: Perciformes (Perch-like fish)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 12.6
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Asia: known only from upper Kayan (=Kajan) and Howong drainages in east Borneo, Indonesia.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)