Common name of Betta splendens
 
Common name Sepilai
Language Malay
Type Vernacular
Official trade name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Malaysia
Locality
Ref. Mohsin, A.K.M. and M.A. Ambak, 1983
Life stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core
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Remarks Males put in the same aquarium will fight until one is exhausted and surrenders. These fights, known as sepilai fights are popular and are exhibited in public places.
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