African_Fever Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 I just received an order of fish from Colombia last night, and they sent a bag of 'guppies' along as that's what they said many of the fish were eating. They don't look anything like wild guppies to me though. I know next to nothing about livebearer ID, but they don't quite look like mosquitofish either. They're all under 1", with many appearing sexually mature (at least the males) at 3/4". Colour is essentially silver/grey, but they do have some darker/black very faint vertical bars, along with what appears to be a spot but is actually a black strip on their dorsal fin. I'll try to get some pics, but I just thought that maybe some livebearer people might know what they are, and if they're actually available in the hobby or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byte Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 (edited) I have a bunch of these "mystery guppies" from Kyle and they are producing fry all ready. Anyone have any idea what they might be??? Thanks to RR & JOG for the photos Edited August 21, 2008 by byte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted August 21, 2008 Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 The photo looks like a Merry Widow livebearer. Phallichthys amates amates. Hope that helps http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=11961 What African_Fever is describing may be Barred Millionfish. Phalloptychus januarius http://www.fishbase.org/Summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=47168 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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