Highland swordtail (Xiphophorus malinche)

Scientific name: Xiphophorus malinche Rauchenberger, Kallman & Morizot, 1990

The Highland swordtail (Xiphophorus malinche) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 15–21°C (59–70°F). Native range: Central America, Rio Panuco basin in Hidalgo, Mexico.

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Temperature
15–21°C (59–70°F)

Biology

Inhabits fast-flowing waters in sandy bottoms with rocks and dense plant growth.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Xiphophorus malinche
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Subtropical
Distribution
Central America: Rio Panuco basin in Hidalgo, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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