Snakeskin Guppies. Snakeskin Guppies. An exciting feature of the Snakeskin Guppy is its vertical stripes, which resemble stripes on snakes or tigers. A typical light-dark pattern is seen in this species. The Guppies will usually have a combination of two or more colors if they are found in a variety of colors. Endlers Are a Distinct Species. Studies concerning whether Endler's Liverbearers are guppies or a distinct and separate species continued for many years. In 2009, Manfred. K. Meyer and Manfred. Schartl published their findings based on molecular data showing that although this species closely resemble guppies, they are a distinct species of A male guppy may think that a female betta is another guppy. This male guppy may try to mate with the female betta, which a female betta will not appreciate. The male guppy may also try to nip a betta’s fins, leading to the chance for a fight. Female guppies are also less colorful, making them less of a target for an aggressive betta. All Guppy Fish Temperament. Guppy Fish is a peaceful breed that likes to live with a shoal of Guppies and other calm-natured small species. But it does not like dwelling with long-finned fish breeds because the long-finned fish may harm them by nipping their tail and fins. This slow-water dweller is an active fish that swims and jumps fast in an Most Black guppies are small to medium size. Breeding for larger size often results in a loss of good black color and matching dorsal. This Black guppy has the X-linked half black body trait. Females usually show half black body and fins in this strain type. This would be entered in the Black class. Yellow guppies are available in various breeds including yellow tuxedos, and yellow cobra guppies. 17. Half Black Green. The half-black green guppy has a black back half of its body and a green front. There are many different half-black color combinations, but green is one of the rarest forms. Guppies belong to the Family Poeciliidae, and the distinct feature of this group of fish is their different color varieties. Worldwide, there are over 300 species of wild Guppy, and some of them are traded in the aquarium industry as pure breeds. Fancy Guppy (Poecilia reticulata) The little guppy Poecilia reticulata has developed a big reputation. For decades, the fish has been championed as a mosquito fighter and dumped into ponds and ditches to eat up the insect's larvae. But among scientists, it has a different reputation—as an invasive species with a remarkable ability to reproduce and spread. ciPs.