Plakat Black Mamba Betta Fish

Plakat Black Mamba Betta Fish

This is another term for short finned Plakat Betta . The term plakat comes from the Thai word Plakad which means fighting fish. The plakad can be wild caught fish or those bred in captivity. The wild caught fish originally came out of rice patties in Thailand and Southeast Asia. They were then bred for their figting abilities. Qualities bred for in Plakats are strong bodies, large jaws and small fins. A fighter with small fins will suffer less damage when paired with another male to fight.  Plakat Bettas are a lesser-known version of the famed Betta Fish (Betta splendens). These fish are much closer in appearance to their wild counterparts, sporting a less dramatic tail and more robust built. But make no mistake: Plakat Bettas are still in high demand! These fish are predominantly used for fighting. While controversial in other parts of the world, fish-fighting is permitted in many Southeast Asian countries. Plakat Bettas are the preferred fighters, as their stout builds are more capable than the traditional Betta fish’s delicate body, The most common variant may look very familiar to you if you have any experience with the Betta species. The body is similar in shape to standard Bettas. It’s cylindrical and devoid of any significant curves