Betta coccina, Vierke 1979
By Stefan vd Voort
Betta coccina is a small red betta found in Jambi (Sumatra), Johor and Malakka - in Malakka the species is now extinct - (Malaysia) and was first described by Jörg Vierke in 1979.
Betta coccina, Vierke, 1979
Origin:Indonesia; Sumatra(Jambi, Riau), Malaysia; Malakka( This origin presumed extinct)
Etymology: coccina(L.): Winered, claret ...
Betta coccina is kept in next tanks: Tank No. 560, Tank No. 577, Tank No. 1110, Tank No. 1127, Tank No. 1199,
Photos of the Betta coccina:
Photograph of the Betta coccina is no aviable yet, you can use google search ...
Betta coccina was the first fish of the B. coccina group to be discovered and a true revolution since we only knew B. splendens varieties with such a beautiful red color. Plus this species had another unique mark which will be described later.
Timid; Betta coccina is very timid, and they will spend most of their time hiding behind plants. Several male and female specimens may be housed together, but both males and females may become territorial when spawning.
OBSERVATIONS ON Betta coccina by Tom & Linda Meyers
Summary: The Meyers couldn't find much info. about this Betta species from Sumatra, but were able to breed it by using their experience with Betta splendens.
Betta coccina Vierke, 1979
Betta livida Ng and Kottelat, 1992
Betta miniopinna Tan and Tan, 1994
Betta persephone Schaller, 1986
Betta rutilans Witte and Kottelat in Kottelat, 1991
Betta tussyae Schaller, 1985
Betta uberis Tan & Ng, 2006 ...
Other suitable tankmates will include the chocolate gouramis (Sphaerichthys osphromenoides), samurai gouramis (Sphaerichthys vaillanti) and the wild betta species such as Betta coccina, Betta smaragdina, etc.
 See also: Betta, Water, Spawning, Fish, Blue
  
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