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Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish, is a species of fish native to Southeast Asia and kept worldwide as a pet. Its scientific name, Betta splendens, is derived from Malay and Latin words; in Malay it means “hardy fish” and in Latin it means “shining”. This species is popular as a aquarium fish, and although it has more than 70 close relatives in the wild, Betta splendens is the most common and widely recognized variety. Natural Distribution The Betta fish is common in wetland areas