Osphronemidae

Betta iaspis

Betta iaspis

A fighting fish with iridescent fins from Sumatra

• Tropical
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• Southeast Asia
• Fusiform
• Small
• Tropical fish

Betta iaspis is a betta species native to Sumatra Island, Indonesia. The species name, iaspis, is derived from the Greek word for the gemstone jasper, referring to this combination of iridescent blue/green and reddish fins. It has a rounded head and slender body.