Guppy which scientific name is poecilia reticulata is usually 4cm - 7.6cm (1.5in - 3in). Guppy usually lives in rivers in the amazon. It has a scales skin type. The preferred food type is omnivore. The life span is 2 - 4 years.
Facts about guppys
Name | Guppy |
Skin Type | Scales |
Size (L) | 4cm - 7.6cm (1.5in - 3in) |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Predators | Fish, birds, mammals |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Genus | Poecilia |
Family | Poeciliidae |
Origin | South america |
Optimum pH Level | 5.0 - 7.0 |
Habitat | Rivers in the amazon |
Phylum | Chordata |
Average Clutch Size | 80 |
Class | Actinopterygii |
Diet | Omnivore |
Order | Cyprinodontiformes |
Water Type | Fresh |
Life Span | 2 - 4 years |
Scientific Name | Poecilia reticulata |
Main Prey | Algae, shrimp, fish |
Distinctive Features | Brightly coloured body and fins and give birth to live young |
Common Name | Guppy |