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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Actinopterygii |
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| Order | : | Cyprinodontiformes |
| Family | : | Poeciliidae |
| Genus | : | Poecilia |
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| Common Name | : | Guppy |
| Scientific Name | : | Poecilia Reticulata |
| Origin | : | South America |
| Diet | : | Omnivore |
| Size (L) | : | 4cm - 7.6cm (1.5in - 3in) |
| Water Type | : | Fresh |
| Optimum pH Level | : | 5.0 - 7.0 |
| Life Span | : | 2 - 4 years |
| Conservation Status | : | Least Concern |
| Skin Type | : | Scales |
| Favourite Food | : | Algae |
| Habitat | : | Rivers in the Amazon |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 80 |
| Main Prey | : | Algae, Shrimp, Fish |
| Predators | : | Fish, Birds, Mammals |
| Distinctive Features | : | Brightly coloured body and fins and give birth to live young |