Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
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Fishomnivore
The guppy is a small tropical fish known for its bright colors and lively nature. Males flash showy tails and fins, while females are larger and plainer. These fish thrive in freshwater habitats and give birth to live young instead of laying eggs.
- Male guppies have colorful, flowing tails to attract mates.
- They eat algae and small water insects in the wild.
- Unlike many fish, guppies don't lay eggs—they have live babies.
FreshwaterSouth America
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- Classification
- Fish
- Scientific name
- Poecilia reticulata
- Habitat
- Freshwater
- Regions in this directory
- South America
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)