In search of the fighting fish Betta pardalotos

Species Conservation Fund
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Project aims

  • Confirm the status of Betta pardalotos in the wild

  • Assess and understand the threat of the trade to the species

  • Initiate an ex situ conservation programme for Betta pardalotos

Results

Surveys in several location in South Sumatra to detect the target species Betta pardalotos were done: the target species remained undetected but several location surveyed could be suitable habitat. Some local report of the presence of the species.

Monitoring of online trade: found some social media posts that were selling the species online. These accounts will continue to be monitored and the region surrounding the location of the trader could be potential new survey sites.

Reports

 

AT A GLANCE

 

Organisation: Kelompok Pengamat Burung Spirit of South Sumatra

Country: Indonesia

Year project started: 2022

Species: Betta pardalotos

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