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Fighting fish
The scientific name for the Siamese fighting fish is Betta Splenden. This fish has its origins in Southeast Asia where it can be found in many types of habitats consisting of fresh water. The males of the species were first noted by the Thai people for their pugnacious behavior toward one another. This trait is utilized for staged fights, much like cock fights, where two males are spared until one retreats and no longer will fight. Betta Splenden is a labyrinth fish. The labyrinth is an additional breathing organ to the gills which permits the uptake of atmospheric oxygen. The use of the labyrinth aids in habitats with hot stagnant waters where low oxygen levels prohibit most other species of fish from surviving. Often times these fish are maintained in quart jars, however they can be kept in aquariums also as long as males are limited to only one per aquarium.
Siamese fighting fish