Xiphophorus xiphidium
Swordtail Platyfish
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Taxonomic Hierarchy
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned Fishes)
Cyprinodontiformes
Poeciliidae (Livebearers)
Xiphophorus
Xiphophorus xiphidium (Swordtail Platyfish)
Description
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Characters
Body shape: fusiform / normal.
Distribution
North America: Rio Soto La Marina system in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Habitat Associations
Freshwater. pelagic.
Biology
Inhabits tranquil zones of slow-flowing waters of ditches, spring areas, marshes and ponds.
Max length: 4.0 cm TL; common length: 3.0 cm TL.
Reproductive mode: dioecism; fertilization: internal (oviduct); bearers (internal live bearers). After 24 to 30 days gestation, about 20 to 50 young are born.
IUCN Red List Status: Least Concern (LC), assessed 2018-08-27. Resilience: High (Preliminary K or Fecundity.).
Commercial or Environmental Importance
Fisheries: of no interest.
References
Riehl, R. and H.A. Baensch (1996) Aquarien Atlas, Band 1. 10th edition. Mergus Verlag GmBH, Melle, Germany. 992 p.
Wischnath, L. (1993) Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p.
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