Betta spilotogena
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Betta spilotogena faces severe habitat degradation from palm oil plantation expansion and logging activities throughout its native range in Borneo. Water pollution from agricultural runoff and urban development has contaminated the shallow forest streams this species depends on for breeding. The conversion of peat swamp forests to commercial plantations has eliminated critical spawning habitats, while collection for the international aquarium trade adds additional pressure to remaining wild populations.
Habitat
This species inhabits shallow, slow-moving forest streams and tributaries in lowland peat swamp forests of Borneo. It prefers areas with dense vegetation cover, soft acidic water, and temperatures between 24-28°C, typically found in pristine forest environments with minimal human disturbance.
