beta fish
Yes. The Betta splendens (scientific name) known also by its common names Siamese Fighting-Fish and the Siamese Fighter.
Betta
Exactly as you spelled it in your question; a Betta fish is also known as a Siamese Fighting Fish.it is spelled "Betta", or its other name, "Siamese Fighting Fish." I know alot about Betta's. :D
'Japanese fighting fish' 'Chinese fighting fish' 'Siamese fighting fish' and 'Betta' are all names given to the 'Betta splendens'.
The Beta Splendens is native to Southeast Asia, thus the name Siamese Fighting Fish.
Betta fish can refer to any member of the genus Betta, which has numerous species, all native to swamps of Southeast Asia. The Siamese fighting fish is only one specific species, B. splendens.
Their real or Taxonomic name is Betta splendens.
whales and goldfish Betta splendens (otherwise known as Siamese Fighting Fish) are quite aggressive - hence the name.
Betta's originally come from Thailand, which used to be known as Siam. Hence the name "Siamese Fighting Fish".
When people write "Japanese fighting fish" I wonder just where they got that name from. The fish is properly called a "Betta splendens" often shortened to Betta. The only common name that fits it is "Siamese fighting fish' because the wild fish comes from what used to be Siam. (Thailand). Flaring of the gills and finnage is the display this species makes as a threat before fighting. Basically, I guess he's saying "Look at me I'm big and strong and fit and I'm going to kill you if you don't clear off".
Most pet shops that stock tropical fish will be able to get you a female 'Betta splendens'. (that's its' correct name). I would advise you not to use the name 'Chinese fighting fish' 'Cos they may not know what kind of fish you mean since they do not come from China. If you really want to call it a 'Fighting Fish' then use the name 'Siamese Fighting Fish'. Most folks will understand that.
They do not eat other fish. Someone has been misinforming you. The common name for the "Betta splendens" is the Siamese fighting fish. They are tropical fish and do not come from China. The males of the species will only fight another male of the same species. They are slow moving, quiet and peaceful fish. That is why they are often kept in community tanks.