Often called Endlers guppies, Endlers Livebearers closely resemble guppies (Poecilia reticulata), in fact for several years there was quite a bit of controversy over the species. Even today many still believed that the Endlers Livebearers are just another variety of a guppy.
Studies concerning whether Endlers are guppies or a distinct and separate species continued many years.
In 2009 Manfred. K. Meyer and Manfred. Schartl published their findings based on molecular data showing that although this species closely resemble guppies they are a distinct species of their own and they have been classified as Poecilia wingei, not Poecilia reticulata or Poecilia Obscura.
Those who have had the opportunity to keep pure N class Endlers usually report that not only do Endlers have a different body shape and color patterns but also exhibit different behavioral patterns.
Endlers are very active occupying every level of the tank. Most hobbyists find them to be a pleasure to watch.
Once and a while as a male is showing off to the females he will skillfully swim backwards in an effort to attract her attention.
There is some information available from breeders saying that Endlers will not eat their fry. Some even think that it’s a way to tell if it’s pure or not.
Our experience has been that this is not completely true.
We have found that the males and young females will seldom eat the fry however as the female Endlers become very large (we have had one grow to nearly 3 inches) they will certainly have no problem with eating the young fry and may even develop an appetite for them.
As with raising most other livebearers, Endlers should be given hiding places for not only the young but also for the females to get some rest from the relentless males.