Thailand alone exported about 20 million Siamese fighting fish in 2018, with major markets including the U.S., China, ...

What is a betta fish? Betta fish—also known as Siamese fighting fish—are among the oldest species of domesticated fish. Their scientific name, Betta splendens, combines two languages ...

These majestic-looking fish are called betta fish, also known as the Siamese fighting fish, due to their territorial tendencies and history of being forced to fight for human entertainment.