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Guppy

Guppy

Poecilia reticulata

Least Concern Brackish
Panjang Maks.
6,0 cm
Berat Maks.
0,002 kg
Warna
Males display highly variable iridescent …
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The guppy is one of the most widely distributed tropical fish, found in freshwater habitats across the Americas. Males display vivid colors and elaborate tail patterns to attract females. They are live-bearers, giving birth to free-swimming fry.

Physical Description

Measurement Value
Maximum Length 6,0 cm
Maximum Weight 0,002 kg

Coloration

Males display highly variable iridescent patterns on a gray-olive body; spots, reticulations, and solid patches of red, orange, blue, green, and black; flowing fantail fins often multicolored.

Habitat & Distribution

Slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide.

Jenis Air
Brackish

Sebaran Geografis

Native to freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every inhabited continent for mosquito control.

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Conservation Status

Least Concern IUCN Red List

Guppy is classified as Least Concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Kelayakan Makan & Kuliner

Rasa
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.

Perawatan Akuarium

Tingkat Perawatan
Temperamen
Peaceful
Ukuran Tangki Min.
38 liter
Suhu
22-28
Rentang pH
6.8-7.8

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Taxonomy

Ordo Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish)
Famili Poeciliidae (Livebearers)
Spesies Poecilia reticulata

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
French Guppy
Spanish Guppy

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Can you eat Guppy?
Not consumed — a tiny ornamental livebearer prized by hobbyists for its dazzling color variations and ease of breeding in the aquarium.
How big does Guppy get?
Guppy can grow up to 6.0 cm long and weigh 0.002 kg.
Is Guppy good for aquariums?
Guppy has a easy care level, a peaceful temperament, requires a minimum tank size of 38 liters.
Where is Guppy found?
Native to freshwater and slightly brackish streams of northern South America including Venezuela, Trinidad, and Barbados. Tolerates a wide range of salinities; introduced on every inhabited continent for mosquito control. Slow-moving rivers, streams, ponds, and drainage ditches of northern South America (Venezuela, Trinidad). Warm, shallow water with dense vegetation (22-28°C). Highly adaptable; introduced worldwide.
Is Guppy endangered?
The conservation status of Guppy is Least Concern according to the IUCN Red List.
What family does Guppy belong to?
Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) belongs to the family Poeciliidae (Livebearers) in the order Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish).

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