Osphronemidae

Mahachai Betta

Betta mahachaiensis

Bubble nesting betta in slightly brackish pools

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

Betta mahachaiensis is a species of bubble-nesting betta native to Thailand, where it occurs naturally near the Gulf of Thailand. It is typically seen in stagnant waters in swamps, pools, and ponds. The species can be found in brackish waters, with salinity levels between 1.1 and 10.6 parts per thousand.