How to Identify Endler Guppy

To identify Endler Guppy (Poecilia wingei), look at these key features.

Physical Characteristics

Body shape

torpedo

Coloration

Males exhibit highly variable and vibrant iridescent colors including orange, green, black, blue, and yellow, often with distinct spots, stripes, and metallic sheens. Females are typically silvery-grey to olive-brown with a gravid spot visible when pregnant.

Scale type

cycloid

Mouth position

superior

Distinctive features

Males possess a gonopodium (modified anal fin for reproduction)., Intense, iridescent coloration and intricate patterns in males., Smaller size compared to common guppies (Poecilia reticulata).

Dorsal fin

Single, relatively short dorsal fin, often with color in males.

Tail fin

Rounded to spade-shaped caudal fin, often with color patterns in males.

Pectoral fin

Small, clear pectoral fins.

Distinctive fins

Males have a modified anal fin (gonopodium) for internal fertilization.

Identification Tips

1. 1

   Size

   Males typically reach 1.5-2.5 cm (0.6-1.0 inches) in total length, while females are slightly larger, up to 3.5-4.5 cm (1.4-1.8 inches).

2. 2

   Male Coloration

   Look for the characteristic vibrant, iridescent colors and distinct patterns (e.g., 'snake skin', 'peacock', 'chili' patterns) that are more intense than those of common guppies.

3. 3

   Body Shape

   Males have a more slender, torpedo-shaped body compared to the slightly more robust common guppy.

4. 4

   Gonopodium

   The modified anal fin of the male is a key characteristic of livebearers.

Explore Endler Guppy