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Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
The guppy is a small, brightly colored freshwater fish native to northeast South America. Renowned for its vibrant hues and fan-like tails, it is one of the most popular aquarium fish worldwide. Guppies are livebearers, meaning they give birth to free-swimming young rather than …
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- Guppies are named after Robert John Lechmere Guppy, who discovered the species in Trinidad in 1866.
- Guppies can adapt to a wide range of water conditions and have been used in mosquito control due to their appetite for larvae. Their colorful patterns are the result of selective breeding, leading to hundreds of unique varieties.
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