Guppy lifespan and age in human years
Average lifespan about 18 months
Guppy live about 18 months on average. Below is a chart converting Guppy age into human years, plus a calculator.
How old in human years?
Age
Guppy age chart in human years
Shaded rows are equivalent to human age 60+.
| Guppy | Human age | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 3 mo | 21 | Adult |
| 6 mo | 33 | Adult |
| 9 mo | 46 | Middle age |
| 1 yr | 59 | Middle age |
| 1 yr 3 mo | 71 | Senior |
| 1 yr 6 mo | 84 | Elderly |
| 1 yr 9 mo | 97 | Elderly |
| 2 yr | 109 | Elderly |
Guppy profile
| Classification | Teleostei > Cyprinodontiformes > Poeciliidae |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Poecilia reticulata |
| Age of maturity | 2 months |
| Longest recorded | 5 years (wild) |
Sources
How we convert ages: method.
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