The solitary marine betta — also known as the comet — spends most of its time hiding in coral reefs at 3 to 45 m below the surface. It is a fearful species that rarely leaves its hideout during the day.
It heads out at nightfall in search of prey. It mainly feeds on small floating crustaceans and young fish. For reproduction, the clutch is placed in a cavern, in the form of a gelatinous ball of eggs that will hatch 5 or 6 days after being laid. When frightened, the marine betta hides head first in a hole, with only its posterior protruding. With its fins displayed, the dark spot of its dorsal fin is showcased, making it look like head of a Gymnothorax meleagris moray eel.
Indo-Pacific area. Species encyclopedia. Online purchase. See the timetables See prices. The Aquarium. Species encyclopedia Marine Betta Calloplesiops altivelis. Distribution area. Conservation status. Do you like this species? This species occupies a very vast range. Vertebrates Actinopterygii.
Least concern. Biology The solitary marine betta — also known as the comet — spends most of its time hiding in coral reefs at 3 to 45 m below the surface. The colour at the top of its head and neck then shift from black to some shade of grey. Share the page. Newsletter Subscribe to the newsletter. For a better experience of our website, we invite you to increase the size of your navigator window.
