Peaceful Betta (Betta imbellis)

Peaceful Betta, a reference photo — Photo: DefenderRegina · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The peaceful betta or crescent betta (Betta imbellis) is a species of gourami native to Southeast Asia.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Peaceful Betta being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Betta kuehnei
Betta stigmosa
Trichopsis vittata
Betta pugnax

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Anabantiformes
Family: Osphronemidae
Genus: Betta
Species: Betta imbellis

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