The story of Plakat Thai II (Hybrid) There is another Siamese Fighting Fish strain that exists between the wild caught Betta and the captive-bred species called hybrid-fighting fish. In Thai we call them: “ Pla Sung Ka See”...

As I have described in my homepage Types of Plakat Thai, I have divided Plakat Thai into three different structure forms; Channa Striata Bloch form; Anabas Testudineus form and Chitala Ornata form. According to me the long fin fighting fish …

In Western countries Plakat (pronounced pla-COT) Bettas are a short-finned variety of Betta splendens. In Thailand, where betta fish originate, all betta fish are called Plakat Thai whether they have long or short fins.

In Thailand when speaking about the Plakat, there are two distinguishing types of Plakat Thai. One is the short fin and the other the long fin. Both types were developed from the wild caught Betta .

Mar 5, 2025 · Plakat Bettas are beautiful freshwater fish that catch the eye of many folks. Their amazing colors and fins grab the attention of nearly everyone! But when it comes to their requirements, there’s a lot of misinformation out there. This guide will teach you about Plakat Betta care and prepare you for all the pros and cons of owning these ...

Aug 31, 2024 · The Plakat betta is a lovely variation of the common betta with short fins and distinct hues that can complement any aquarium. These tropical fish have an acute temper and are very territorial by nature.

Dec 21, 2023 · Plakat bettas are native to Southeast Asia. The regions include Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Laos, Vietnam, and Myanmar. They were first sighted in Thailand by King Rama III almost 150 years ago. They were initially distributed within different Thai regions.

Plakat Thai can be classified into three Betta species: Betta splendens, Betta smaragdina, and Betta imbellis. Betta splendens are the most famous and also the most in demand among the three species.

Nov 18, 2020 · Plakat bettas are native to the Mekon basin of Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand, but are most densely concentrated in the Chao Phraya River in Thailand. Bettas live in slow-moving water, typically rice paddies, floodplains, marshes, and ditches. During the dry season, the fish sometimes finish up living in puddles.

Plakat derives from the Thai word Plakad which means fighting fish and does not really restrict to one specific strain of betta. These Plakad can be wild caught or bred in captivity. The purpose of this article is to emphasize plakats as a Traditional Show Plakat and not for fighting.