Endler's Livebearer

The Endler's Livebearer (Poecilia wingei) is a small, colorful freshwater fish native to the Laguna de Patos in northeastern Venezuela. First collected in the 1930s and later rediscovered by Professor John A. Endler in the 1970s, this species gained popularity in the aquarium hobby during the 1980s. Males typically display vibrant and diverse color patterns, while females are generally less colorful. Endler's Livebearers are peaceful and active fish, making them suitable for community aquariums. They thrive in well-planted tanks with stable water parameters. As omnivores, their diet should consist of both plant-based and meaty foods, such as algae flakes, brine shrimp, and bloodworms. Three classifications have been established to distinguish type and origin: Class N (from native waters), Class P (unknown origin), and Class K (hybridized with other livebearers).