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Livebearers
Livebearers are freshwater fish that give birth to free-swimming fry rather than laying eggs.
2 genera • 5 species indexed
What is Livebearers?
Livebearers include guppies, mollies, platies and swordtails. They are hardy, adaptable and ideal for beginner aquarists.
Group habitat profile
Native primarily to Central and South America in rivers, streams and brackish environments.
Group-level data is editorial only and not used in compatibility scoring.
Genera in Livebearers
Compare species in Livebearers
5 species shown
| Name | Size | Temperament |
|---|---|---|
Common Molly Poecilia sphenops | 10.0 | peaceful |
 Endler's livebearer Poecilia wingei | 3.0 | peaceful |
 Guppy Poecilia reticulata | 5.0 | peaceful |
 Platy Xiphophorus maculatus | 6.5 | peaceful |
 Swordtail Xiphophorus hellerii | 14.0 | peaceful |
| Species | Size (cm) | Temp (C) | pH | Hardness | Flow | Temperament |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Common Molly Poecilia sphenops | 10.0 | 18.0 to 28.0 C | 7.5 to 8.5 | medium to hard | medium | peaceful |
Endler's livebearer Poecilia wingei | 3.0 | 24.0 to 29.0 C | 7.0 to 8.5 | medium to hard | medium | peaceful |
Guppy Poecilia reticulata | 5.0 | 20.0 to 28.0 C | 7.0 to 8.0 | medium to very hard | medium | peaceful |
Platy Xiphophorus maculatus | 6.5 | 20.0 to 25.0 C | 7.0 to 8.0 | medium to hard | medium | peaceful |
Swordtail Xiphophorus hellerii | 14.0 | -- | 7.0 to 8.0 | medium to hard | medium | peaceful |