Endlers guppy
📖 Overview
Endlers guppy (Poecilia wingei), first described by Poeser, Kempkes & Isbrücker, 2005 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 2.00 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal soft rays (total): 6 - 7; Anal soft rays: 9. Distinct sexual dimorphism, with polychromatic males and uniform females .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Endlers guppy is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Campoma- and Buena Vista Lagoons in Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Endlers guppy.
🔍 Similar Species
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