| Betta smaragdina | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Perciformes |
| Family: | Osphronemidae |
| Genus: | Betta |
| Species: | B. smaragdina |
| Binomial name | |
| Betta persephone Ladiges, 1972 |
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Betta smaragdina, or the Emerald green betta is a species of Betta. They are anabantoids, and breathe air.
Betta smaragdina is relatively uncommon in regular aquarium trade, however, among Betta hobbyists, is a relatively commonly kept species.