How many types of betta fish are their?

There's no single definitive answer to how many types of betta fish there are. It depends on how you classify them:

* Species: There are 7 recognized species of betta fish in the wild:

* Betta splendens (Siamese fighting fish)

* Betta imbellis

* Betta smaragdina

* Betta albimarginata

* Betta macrostoma

* Betta pugnax

* Betta livida

* Breeds: Due to selective breeding, there are hundreds of betta breeds within the species Betta splendens. These breeds are often categorized by their fin type, body shape, color, and other physical traits. Some examples include:

* Halfmoon

* Crowntail

* Plakat

* Double-tail

* Rosetail

* Veiltail

* Color Variations: Even within a single breed, you'll find hundreds of different color variations. Think about all the different shades of red, blue, green, orange, and even multi-colored bettas!

So, while there are only a few species, there are countless variations created through selective breeding, making it hard to give an exact number of "types" of betta fish.