livebearer

Birthing aquarium fish

A livebearer is a fish that gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs.

Guppies, mollies, and swordtails are popular livebearers in home aquariums.

The term distinguishes these species from egg-layers, which make up the majority of fish: Livebearers are easier for beginners because you don't have to worry about egg care.

species

guppy

Small ornamental aquarium fish

mosquitofish · halfbeak · sailfin · wild-type

aquarium

guppy

Small ornamental aquarium fish

tank · freshwater · tropical · aquascaping · filtration · substrate · heater · lighting

reproduction

gestation

Carrying offspring in womb

  • fryCook in hot fat
  • gravidPregnant, especially biologically
  • birthComing into the world

breeding · litter · embryo · parturition · pregnant · brood · drop · natal · maternal · livebirth

Opposites
reproductive mode

livebeareregglayer

Creature reproducing via ova

oviparous · spawner · nest builder

Family

livebearers

Familiarity
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Profile
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