The reference material indicates that guppies, mollies, platies, and swordtails are all fish that give birth to live young. These fish are known as livebearers.
Livebearers Explained
- Livebearers are fish that retain their eggs inside their bodies and then give birth to live, free-swimming young.
- This reproductive method is different from most fish that lay eggs externally.
- Livebearers are popular among aquarium enthusiasts because of this interesting reproductive behavior.
Key Livebearer Species
The reference specifically names the following as livebearing fish:
- Guppies
- Mollies
- Platies
- Swordtails
These fish are all part of the family Poeciliidae. This means that when we talk about aquarium livebearers, these are the main species we're typically referring to.
How Livebearers Give Birth
Livebearers are fish that retain their eggs inside their body and give birth to live, free-swimming young.
Why are they popular?
Livebearers are especially prized by aquarium owners.
