Delicate swordtail (Xiphophorus cortezi)

Scientific name: Xiphophorus cortezi Rosen, 1960

The Delicate swordtail (Xiphophorus cortezi) 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, Rio Panuco basin in Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Delicate swordtail care at a glance

Temperature: 24–28°C (75–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Xiphophorus cortezi
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.2; dH range: 5 - 20 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Rio Panuco basin in Hidalgo and San Luis Potosi, 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.)