Xiphophorus birchmanni
Sheepshead Swordtail
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Taxonomic Hierarchy
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cyprinodontiformes
Poeciliidae (Livebearers)
Xiphophorus
Xiphophorus birchmanni (Sheepshead Swordtail)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: fusiform / normal.
Distribution
Central America: Rio Panuco basin in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. benthopelagic.
Biology
Found in fast flowing waters.
Max length: 7.0 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: internal (oviduct); bearers (internal live bearers). After 28 days gestation, the female produces 20 to 40 young.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC), assessed 2018-03-29. Resilience: High (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
References
Wischnath, L. (1993) Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p.
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