Aquarist Species: Poecilia wingei "Endler's livebearer" (Black Bar Butterfly)
Aquarist: Jaidee
Species Profile: Poecilia wingei
Description: True Poecilia wingei, commonly called 'Endlers', are small peaceful fish native to northeastern Venezuela. In the hobby a wide range of Endlers have emerged, many of which are hybrid strains resulting with guppies (Poecilia reticulata). Hobbyists use 3 classes to characterize them: 'N' documented as native strain, 'P' undocumented native strain, and 'K' hybrid forms crossed with guppies.
Category: Livebearers
Global Region: South America
Distribution: Venezuela
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Have Reared Fry? Yes