Catemaco platyfish (Xiphophorus milleri)

Scientific name: Xiphophorus milleri Rosen, 1960

The Catemaco platyfish (Xiphophorus milleri) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Central America, Papaloapan ecoregion in Mexico.

Catemaco platyfish care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Occurs mainly in shallow tributaries of a lake. Found also in shallow mouths of inlets along the shoreline. Occasionally forms large aggregations and prefers mainly very shallow depths of about 10 cm. Lives sympatrically with Xiphophorus hellerii.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Xiphophorus milleri
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.0
Depth range: 2 m (7 ft)
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: ? - 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15 benthopelagic; depth range ? - 2 m
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Papaloapan ecoregion in Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)