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Monvises, Adisorn; Nuangsaeng, Bunlung; Sriwattanarothai, Namkang; Panijpan, Bhinyo

doi:10.2306/scienceasia1513-1874.2009.35.008

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“…It has been argued that Betta sp. Mahachai is a hybrid of B. splendens and B. imbellis or a hybrid of wild and domesticated B. splendens (Griffin, 2005;Monvises et al, 2009). Although both 16S and COI are maternally inherited and alone cannot be used to detect hybrids, the high divergence between B. splendens, B. smaragdina and Betta sp.…”

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Molecular and morphological evidence supports the species status of the Mahachai fighter Betta sp. Mahachai and reveals new species of Betta from Thailand

Sriwattanarothai

Steinke

Ruenwongsa

et al. 2010

Journal of Fish Biology

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Two regions of mitochondrial (mt) DNA, cytochrome c oxidase subunit 1 (COI) and 16S rRNA, were sequenced in nine species of Betta from Thailand and Indonesia. Most species showed little intraspecific COI variation (adjusted mean = 0.48%) including the putative species Betta sp. Mahachai, but one species (Betta smaragdina) included three lineages showing much greater divergence (7.03-13.48%) that probably represent overlooked species. These findings were confirmed by maximum likelihood analysis and Bayesian inference, which revealed well-supported corresponding monophyletic clades. Based on these results and morphological differences, the putative species Betta sp. Mahachai from central Thailand is a species distinct from other members of the B. splendens group and represents a new and hitherto undescribed species. Furthermore, this study also demonstrated the probable existence of two overlooked Betta species found in the Khorat plateau basin, illustrating the utility of mitochondrial genetic markers in the revelation of overlooked diversity.

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Molecular and morphological evidence supports the species status of the Mahachai fighter Betta sp. Mahachai and reveals new species of Betta from Thailand

Sriwattanarothai

Steinke

Ruenwongsa

et al. 2010

Journal of Fish Biology

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“…Brooders prefer running waters, e.g. near waterfalls [22,23]. The male nester parent uses the mouth to retrieve fertilized eggs and young hatchlings when it feels danger [17].…”

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“…The bodies and fins of mouthbrooders are usually dull in color, mostly brown with darker stripes, making it difficult for the untrained eye to distinguish one species from another [23]. One exception is B. simplex, which has a beautiful pattern on its anal fin and caudal fin (Fig.…”

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“…Thailand is not the only country harboring the wild Betta fish species. Cambodia, Lao PDR, Vietnam, east and west Malaysia, and Indonesia islands, especially Borneo, also have native wild species [23,29]. There are no reports of wild fish of this genus in Myanmar and the Philippines.…”

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“…Wild Betta species in Southeast Asia occupy a variety of habitats: from fresh to brackish; from alkaline to acidic; from transparent to translucent; and even dark brown waters of the peat swamp [23,29]. Not all Betta species are small.…”

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Wild Betta fighting fish species in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries

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Laosinchai³

2020

ScienceAsia

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This review updates what is known about Betta fish species in Thailand and Southeast Asian countries. The text is made easy to read for an uninitiated audience. It covers wild nest-builders, wild mouthbrooders, their appearance, distribution, and habitats. A section on domesticated fish is included for the general public. Details for more serious readership can be found in photos, maps, a table, and a diagram. DNA analyses for species differentiation leading to a phylogenetic tree and ancestral relationships are discussed.

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Pigmentary keratitis and mixed chromatophoroma in a betta fish (Betta splendens)

McLaughlin

Emanuele

Hadfield

et al. 2022

Aquaculture Fish & Fisheries

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Betta fish (Betta splendens) are common pets selectively bred for many different anatomic morphologies and colourations. Fish fanciers on hobbyist forums have linked certain phenotypic traits to the development of eye disease and neoplasia in this species. An 8-month-old male giant koi dragonscale plakat betta fish presented for ocular abnormalities and a mass on the tail. Clinical signs continued to progress, and the patient was euthanized due to declining quality of life 10 weeks after initial presentation. Pigmentary keratitis, anterior uveitis, and a mixed chromatophoroma were identified histologically. A review of the anecdotal and available scientific literature revealed that both the neoplastic disease and ocular disease may have had a genetic cause in this particular colour morph. Genetic disease should remain a differential for the cause of ocular and skin pathology in bettas. Combining genetic lines of fish may result in the development of multiple health problems, and ethical fish breeders should select away from characteristics that decrease lifespan and affect quality of life.

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Cited by 65 publications

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Molecular and morphological evidence supports the species status of the Mahachai fighter Betta sp. Mahachai and reveals new species of Betta from Thailand

Molecular and morphological evidence supports the species status of the Mahachai fighter Betta sp. Mahachai and reveals new species of Betta from Thailand

Wild Betta fighting fish species in Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries

Pigmentary keratitis and mixed chromatophoroma in a betta fish (Betta splendens)

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