Descripción

The Poeciliidae family groups the so-called livebearers: they give birth to fully formed fry instead of laying eggs. They are among the most popular aquarium fish in the world due to their hardiness, ease of reproduction, and wide variety of shapes and colors obtained through selective breeding.

Native to Central and North America down to northern South America, they inhabit warm waters of rivers, lagoons, and vegetated streams. They adapt well to a wide range of parameters, making them an ideal choice for beginner aquariums.

The guppy
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Guppy

Endler Guppy 'Yellow Top Sword'
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Guppy Endler

Two Xiphophorus maculatus in aquarium Two Xiphophorus maculatus in aquarium
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Platy

Xiphophorus hellerii red male
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Xipho

Poecilia sphenops wild form
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Molly

Poecilia latipinna
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Molly de aleta de vela