Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
Adult guppies inhabit slow streams, pools, ditches, and vegetated freshwater edges in tropical regions. They are active omnivores, grazing on algae and biofilm while also picking off insect larvae and other tiny animals. Males use colorful bodies and fin displays during courtship, while females are larger and give birth to live young. This species is notable for adapting quickly to local predators, often changing color, behavior, and life history over generations.
- Type
- Water
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Guppy Fry
- Guppy