Where Are Bettas Found in the Wild?

Betta splendens are native to Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam, where they live in ditches, rice paddies, shallow pools and slow moving streams.

Can betta fish be found in the wild?

While some bettas are captured in the wild, the vast majority of those sold in the U.S. come from breeding farms in Thailand and other countries in Southeast Asia, where it's common practice to keep them in small bottles.

Where do they catch betta fish?

Betta fish in the wild are typically found in shallow bodies of water stuffed with vegetation, such as rice paddies and swamps. However, it's important to remember that though shallow, these pools are vast.