Mixe swordtail (Xiphophorus mixei) fish species and information / pictures of Mixe swordtail - Xiphophorus mixei

Mixe swordtail (Xiphophorus mixei) fish species information

Scientific Name
Xiphophorus mixei

Common Name
Mixe swordtail

Biology
A small to medium-sized swordtail species characterized by a short sword (index 0.06); 1 or 2 orange lateral stripes and black spots at the base of the caudal fin (Ref. 52914).

Classification

Classified By
Kallman, Walter, Morizot & Kazianis, 2004
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines (Cyprinodontiformes)
Family
Poeciliids (Poeciliidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Mexico.
Range
Unknown

Environment

Climate
Tropical
Water Temperature From
Unknown °C
Water Temperature To
Unknown °C
Depth From - meters
Unknown m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
pelagic
Environment
Freshwater; pelagic
Trophic Level
3.08 s.e. 0.40 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
False
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
3.9 cm
Common Length
Unknown cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Unknown
Vulnerability
Low vulnerability (15 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)
Threat To Humans
  Harmless
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated