Endler Guppy Female

Endler Guppy Female fish are simple, with no vivid colors on their bodies or fins, unlike the male Poecilia wingei fish that are brightly colored. 

Endler Guppy females have gold and silver colors, distinct markings on their bodies, and are fatter than male Endler fish. 

Endler guppy or Endler’s livebearer (lat. Poecilia wingei) is a beautiful fish that is related to common guppy fish. It is well-known for its modest stature, calm demeanor, pleasing appearance, and lack of pretense. 

Even though this species has only lately become available to aquarists, its small size, vibrant color, and demanding nature have made it popular.

Poecilia wingei’s natural habitat is South America. Franklyn F. Bond first discovered this fish in 1937 in Lagoa dos Patos on the continent’s north coast, near Venezuela. Unfortunately, scientists were uninterested in this rare species, and it was long thought to be extinct for unknown causes. Prof. John Endler, who described the species, discovered it again 40 years later.

Poecilia wingei’s natural habitat is South America. Franklyn F. Bond first discovered this fish in 1937 in Lagoa dos Patos on the continent’s north coast, near Venezuela. Unfortunately, scientists were uninterested in this rare species, and it was long thought to be extinct for unknown causes. Prof. John Endler, who described the species, discovered it again 40 years later.

The water at Lagoa dos Patos was originally brackish because it was formerly part of the sea. However, over time, it became divided from the ocean by a sand mound, transforming the lagoon into a saltwater lake. For many years, salty water was diluted by precipitation such as rain, resulting in the formation of a freshwater lake.

The water at Lagoa dos Patos was originally brackish because it was formerly part of the sea. However, over time, it became divided from the ocean by a sand mound, transforming the lagoon into a saltwater lake. 

For many years, salty water was diluted by precipitation such as rain, resulting in the formation of a freshwater lake.

The most intriguing fact is that, despite their native habitats’ partial overlap, no remote hybridization has happened between these species. This is simple to explain: the biotopes where common guppy and Endler’s guppy live differ. Endler loves warm and lentic settings, whereas the common guppy prefers very vigorous and frigid water flow.

II. You would love the fish because…

Endler Guppy Female fish are less colorful, they must be included since the guys require them to show off.

Females resemble regular guppies in appearance, often being larger than Endler males and more resembling a traditional guppy. 

Female guppy species will happily breed with other guppy species.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Endler’s fish are peaceful and non-aggressive.

IV. Species compatibility

Cory Catfish, small peaceful Tetras (like Neon Tetras), White Clouds, Honey Gourami, GlassFish, Ghost & Cherry Shrimp, Dwarf Corydoras, small Rainbowfish, Otocinclus Catfish, Zebra Danios, Bolivian Ram Cichlids, and African Dwarf Frogs

V. How to feed this species?

Endler’s livebearers are omnivores that feed in the wild on small insects, algae, and plant detritus. In the home aquarium, this diet should be replicated as nearly as possible. This can be performed by feeding high-quality flake food as well as live or frozen items.