Aquarium Hobbyists Invited to the 12th International Conference of Poeciliid and Goodeid Biologists - AMAZONAS Magazine A central theme of the forum will be open, candid discussion about both the opportunities and challenges of conservation collaborations, especially in light of the recent IUCN resolution “Scaling coll...

#Aquarium hobbyists with an interest in livebearing #fishes and #freshwaterfish #conservation are invited to participate in the 12th International Conference of #Poeciliid and #Goodeid Biologists, to be held July 16–18, 2026, in Padova, Italy. Learn more at www.amazonasmagazine.com/2026/02/20/a...

A new study finds resource competition explains rare #cannibalism in the wild in livebearing #fishes. #Poeciliid #Poecilia #Gambusia #Poeciliidae
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The first Poeciliid #Fishes Virtual Forum held in February 2021, brought together scientists and students from across the globe to talk about their research involving #Poeciliid fishes.
The forum's program and all 28 talks (YouTube video links) are here -

The evolution of the placenta in #poeciliid fishes.

Species in the livebearing #fish family #Poeciliidae have independently evolved placentas numerous times while retaining closely related non-placental sister species.



Photo: Loury Cédric, CC WikiMedia

Carl Zimmer discusses what "Life" means and uses Amazon mollies to discuss the limitations of some definitions. An interesting and informative read.

#life #livebearers #poeciliid #fish