Cara Mengidentifikasi Guppy

Untuk mengidentifikasi Guppy (Poecilia reticulata), perhatikan ciri-ciri utama berikut.

Ciri Fisik

Bentuk tubuh

elongated

Warna

Males are highly variable and exhibit a vast array of vibrant colors (red, orange, yellow, blue, green, black) and patterns (spots, stripes, mosaics, snakeskin, tuxedo). Females are typically duller, with a grayish or olive body and sometimes a subtle iridescent sheen, often displaying a gravid spot near the anal fin when pregnant.

Jenis sisik

cycloid

Posisi mulut

superior

Ciri khas

Pronounced sexual dimorphism: males are smaller and more colorful with elaborate fins, while females are larger and drabber., Live-bearing reproduction., Gonopodium in males (modified anal fin for internal fertilization).

Sirip punggung

Single dorsal fin, typically short in females, but can be elongated and highly decorative in male fancy strains.

Sirip ekor

Highly variable in males, ranging from round, spade, lyre, delta, fan, sword, to veil tails. Females typically have a rounded or spade-shaped caudal fin.

Sirip dada

Small and transparent, used for maneuvering.

Sirip khas

Males possess a gonopodium, a rod-like modification of the anal fin used for sperm transfer. Females have a fan-shaped anal fin.

Tips Identifikasi

1. 1

   Size and Shape

   Males are typically 2.5-3.5 cm (1-1.4 inches) in total length, while females are larger, reaching 4-6 cm (1.6-2.4 inches). Males have a more slender body, and females are rounder, especially when gravid.

2. 2

   Coloration and Fins

   The most striking identification feature is the male's vibrant, iridescent coloration and elaborate finnage. Females are generally plain gray or olive. The presence of a gonopodium in males is a definitive characteristic.

3. 3

   Behavior

   Guppies are active, schooling fish that are often seen near the water surface. Males constantly pursue females for breeding.

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