About Poecilia wingei Poeser, Kempkes & Isbrücker, 2005
Common Names and Taxonomy
Poecilia wingei, commonly called Endlers or Endler's livebearer by aquarium hobbyists, is a small fish species in the genus Poecilia.
Native Distribution
It is native to the Paria Peninsula in Venezuela.
Breeding and Hybridization
This species breeds very readily, and frequently hybridizes with guppies.
Aquarium Trade Availability
The brightly colored hybrids produced from this cross are the most common type of this fish available for purchase in pet stores, where they are typically sold under the name Endler's guppy.
