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Guppy fish

Samyak

October 06, 2024

Environment & Ecology

Guppy fish - Indian Express 

Context

A recent study has revealed that long-term exposure to fluoxetine (Prozac), a common antidepressant medication, can significantly disrupt the behaviour and reproductive traits of the male guppy fish.

Guppy Fish

  • About: Small tropical freshwater species of fish popular for home aquariums.
  • Reproduction: Sexually dimorphic, meaning there are distinct differences between males and females of the species.
  • Appearance: Brightly colored in shades of black, green, orange, red, white, and yellow and have patterns like speckles, spots, and stripes.
  • Distribution: Native to certain countries and islands in South America: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Brazil, Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela.