Betta pi
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Betta pi

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Overview

A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.

Betta pi faces severe habitat degradation from palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities throughout its native range in Peninsular Malaysia. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has contaminated the shallow, slow-moving streams this species depends on for breeding and survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to single disturbance events, while collection for the ornamental fish trade adds additional pressure on wild populations.

Threat summary

Habitat

Betta pi inhabits shallow, slow-moving forest streams and small tributaries with soft, acidic water in lowland tropical rainforests of Peninsular Malaysia. The species prefers areas with dense vegetation cover, fallen logs, and leaf litter that provide shelter and breeding sites.

Wetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· major

Conservation measures underway

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Betta pi classified as Endangered?
Betta pi is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure. Betta pi faces severe habitat degradation from palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities throughout its native range in Peninsular Malaysia. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has contaminated the shallow, slow-moving streams this species depends on for breeding and survival. The species' extremely limited distribution makes entire populations vulnerable to single disturbance events, while collection for the ornamental fish trade adds additional pressure on wild populations.
Where does Betta pi live?
Betta pi occurs in Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Betta pi?
The main threats to Betta pi are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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