Poecilia reticulata, Peters, 1859
Origin:Occurs from Middle-America to Brazil, including Barbados and Trinidad. The fish has been spread by humans to fight malaria, since they consume vast quantities of mosquito larvae.
Etymology: reticulata= ...
Poecilia reticulata is kept in next tanks: My planted tank, Tank No. 440, Tank No. 577, Tank No. 47, Tank No. 56, Tank No. 160, Tank No. 75, Tank No. 50, Tank No. 89, Tank No. 92, Tank No. 500, Tank No. 227, Tank No. 125, Tank No. 105, Tank No.
Poecilia Reticulata
Species Information
Native to South America: Venezuela, Barbados, Trinidad, northern Brazil and the Guyanas.
Poecilia reticulata
Other Names: Millions Fish
Family: Poeciliidae
Origin: Central America to Brazil
Adult Size: 2.5 inches (6 cm)
Social: Peaceful
Lifespan: 4 years
Tank Level: Top, Mid dweller ...
Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
Photo of: Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
Scientific Name(s): Poecilia reticulata ...
Species name: Poecilia reticulata
Synonym: Acanthophacelus guppii, Acanthophacelus reticulatus, Girardinus guppii, Girardinus reticulatus, Haridichthys reticulatus, Heterandria guppyi, Lebistes poecilioides, Lebistes poeciloides, ...
Derived from the wild species Poecilia reticulata (originally from Central/South America) it is small, beautiful, peaceful, lively and generally hardy.
Guppy
Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
Family: Poecillidae
About the Guppy
Species Type: Freshwater Fish
Category: Livebearers ...
Guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
Guppies are one of the most popular aquarium fishes as they are easy to care for if kept under the right conditions. The males are more colourful and slightly smaller than the females.
Guppy - Poecilia reticulata breeding
Poecilia reticulata is the famous guppy, the most popular aquarium fish. In the natural environment, there are lots of guppy varieties as both body shape and coloration.
Poecilia reticulata (TSN 165903). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Accessed on June 8, 2004.
"Poecilia reticulata". FishBase. Ed. Ranier Froese and Daniel Pauly. April 2004 version. N.p.: FishBase, 2004.
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Guppy Poecilia reticulata
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Harlequin Rasbora heteromorpha
Heckel Discus Symphysodon discus ...
Guppy (Poecilia reticulata): This is a very popular fish, probably because each Guppy's colour is unique. Females tend to be larger and more duller.
SizeOriginEase of keepFoodTempType
30 mm
Trinidad ...
Since 1963 Poecilia reticulata has been the internationally accepted scientific name for this aquarium favourite.
Fancy Guppies - Poecilia reticulata
Four-Eyed Fish - Anableps anableps
Mollies - Poecilia sphenops
Platies - Moonfish - Xiphophorous maculatus
Swordtail Fish - Xiphophorous hellerii ...
Poecilia reticulata
SYN : Acanthocephalus guppii, A. reticulatus, Girardinus guppii, G. poeciloides, G. reticulatus, Haridichthys reticulatus, Heterandria guppyi, Lebistes poecilioide, L. reticulatus, Poecilia poeciloides, Poecilioides reticulatus ...
guppies = Poecilia reticulata
angelfish = Pterophyllum scalare
hatchet fish = Carnegiella sp.
black ruby barb = Barbus nigrofasciatus
clown barb = Barbus everetti
rosy barb = Barbus conchonius
gold barb = Barbus "Shuberti" ...
The infamous Guppy, or Poecilia reticulata. Often sold as the beginners fish, it's known for its ability to multiply in number at a rapid rate. Suitable for tanks 37.9 Litres (10 US G.) or more, males usually stay under 5.
Under mosquito control program by a government agency, they foolishly introduced the guppy (Poecilia reticulata) into the area (like the Betta is not enough for that).
Most people who raise feeder fish raise guppies (Poecilia reticulata) or some other livebearer. These are smaller and softer than goldfish and thus more suitable for a wider range of predators.
Scientific Name: Poecilia reticulata
Type: Freshwater
Size: Up to 1 ½" (3cm) for males, up to 2" (5cm) for females ...
Also available is the closest thing that you may find to the wild Guppy - Poecilia reticulata: "feeder Guppies'' which are not bred for color. The fancy strains tend to be fragile while common Guppies often carry diseases.
"A Stress Resistance Test For Quality Evaluation of Guppy (Poecilia reticulata ). " Abstract Book of First AVA Technical Seminar, pp. 4-5, Agri-food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore, Singapore, 1 September 2000.
Lim, L.C. & Chua, L.H.
Fish which gives birth to live young which have already reached an advanced state of development e.g. guppy (Poecilia reticulata)
Von Bayer Trough
A V-shaped trough 30cm long, which is used to count and size eggs.
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By Clint Norwood © Petfish.net Species/genus: Poecilia reticulata Origin: Central and South America, Trinidad ...
"Endler's Poecilia" are not the same as guppies (Poecilia reticulata).
 See also: Poecilia, Fish, Water, Guppy, Aquarium
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