Poecilia reticulate

Quick Facts

Scientific Name : Poecilia reticulate

Common Name : Guppy

Description

Small fish, around 15-20 mm, The males are more colorful and smaller than females, and possess a large gonopodium formed by anal rays and this used for internal fertilization (Berra, 2001). Naturally occurs in north-western region in South America and some Caribbean islands (Magurran and Seghers, 1994). Guppies are highly prolific and ovoviviparous (Parenti, 1981) and have ability to live in many different habitats, even in more polluted and turbid large streams.

Varieties

  • • Common / Fancy Guppy • Endler Guppy • Swamp Guppy • Veil-tail • Triangle-tail • Fan-tail • Flag-tail • Tuxedo Guppy • Cobra Guppy • Snakeskin Guppy • Leopard Guppy

Details of the varieties

Guppies are characterized by verity by their patterns, colours and the shape of their tails

Major Coloration

  • • Albino • White • Black • Blue • Neon blue • Japanese blue • Green blue • Red • Yellow • Purple • Bronze • Golden • Half-black blue • Half-black green • Half-black red • Half-black yellow • Half-black purple Half-black pastel