Marbled swordtail (Xiphophorus meyeri)

Scientific name: Xiphophorus meyeri Schartl & Schr?der, 1988

The Marbled swordtail (Xiphophorus meyeri) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–28°C (73–82°F). Native range: North America, R?o Salado ecoregion in Mexico.

Marbled swordtail care at a glance

Temperature: 23–28°C (73–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Xiphophorus meyeri
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.0
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.7; dH range: 5 - 20 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: North America: R?o Salado ecoregion in Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Endangered (EN) (A1ace+2ce, B1+2c, C2b)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)