Aquarist Species: Betta brownorum WC
Aquarist: DragonFlyer
Species Profile: Betta brownorum
Common Name: Scorpion betta
Species Photo by: Greg Gregory
Description: In the coccina complex, endemic to Borneo. Unique in that it can both mouthbrood and bubblenest.
Category: Anabantids
Global Region: Asia
Distribution: Borneo
CARES Classification: Endangered
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: West Kalimantan
Genetic Line: F0 Wild Caught
Year Acquired: 2026
I obtained a wild caught pair of Betta brownorum from BW Aquatics in June 2026.