In search of the fighting fish Betta pardalotos
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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