Endler's Livebearer
Easy carefreshwater
Overview
Poecilia wingei, known to aquarists as Endlers or Endler’s livebearer, in the genus Poecilia, is a small fish native to the Paria Peninsula in Venezuela.
Water Parameters
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28°C (72–82°F) |
| pH | 7.0–8.5 |
| Adult Size | 2.5–3 cm (1–1.2 in) |
| Min Tank | 10 gallons |
| Lifespan | 2–3 years |
Tank Setup
Feeding
Omnivore — micro pellets, flake food, algae
Compatibility
Breeding
Image credit: Wikimedia Commons — licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Taxonomic data: Poecilia wingei Poeser, Kempkes & Isbrücker, 2005 — GBIF (2026). Wikipedia summary: Endler’s Livebearer — CC BY-SA 4.0.
Care parameters cross-referenced with Seriously Fish.
Quick facts & gear
- Min tank size
- 10 gallons
- Temperature
- 22–28°C (72–82°F)
- pH range
- 7.0–8.5
- Adult size
- 2.5–3 cm (1–1.2 in)
- Lifespan
- 2–3 years
- Origin
- Member of family Poeciliidae, order Cyprinodontiformes. See species profile for distribution details.
- Diet
- Omnivore —micro pelletsflake foodalgae