Endler's Livebearer (Poecilia wingei)
Fish in the family Poeciliidae. Easy care. Freshwater.
Quick facts
Scientific namePoecilia wingei
FamilyPoeciliidae
Also known asEndler, Endler Guppy
Care levelEasy
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
DietOmnivore
Adult size1.4 in
Minimum tank size5 gallons
Water parametersTemp 72-84°F, pH 7.0-8.5, GH 10-30 dGH
Appearance
Tiny, dazzling fish; males show metallic green, orange and black patterning with a small sword or paddle tail. Various locality types (Cumaná, El Tigre, Campoma).
Difficulty and care for the Endler's Livebearer
Easy
Origin and habitat
Laguna de Patos and Cumaná region, Venezuela
Keeper notes
Extremely peaceful and active. Hybridizes readily with guppies, so keep pure localities (e.g. N-class) separate from P. reticulata.
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