Known as Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens) in the wild, these fun fish originally come from Southeast Asia, where they ...

Their scientific name, Betta splendens, combines two languages: Malay for “enduring fish,” and the Latin word for “shining.” This species, with its many varieties, is the most common betta ...

The study, based in Singapore, and with authors from Singapore, Australia and France, examined how tank size and furnishings impact the behavior of Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens), known ...