Predators play an
important role in the evolution of guppy
populations. Take a closer look at some of the fish that have the greatest impact
on guppies.
Common name: Pike cichlid
Scientific name: Crenicichla alta
Size: Up to 12" (~30 cm)
Distribution: Trinidad and Latin America
Common name: Blue acara
Scientific name: Aequidens pulcher
Size: Up to 7" (~18 cm)
Distribution: Trinidad and Latin America
Common name: Rivulus
Scientific name: Rivulus hartii
Size: Up to 5" (~12.5 cm)
Distribution: Caribbean islands and Latin America
Common name: Tigerfish
Scientific name: Hoplias malabaricus
Size: Up to 24" (~60 cm)
Distribution: Trinidad and Latin America
Common name: Fat sleeper
Scientific name: Dormitator maculatus
Size: Up to 27.5" (~70 cm)
Distribution: Southern North America, Bahamas, and Latin America
Common name: Golden trahira
Scientific name: Hoplerythrinus unitaeniatus
Size: Up to 16" (~40 cm)
Distribution: Trinidad and Latin America
