Monterrey platyfish (Xiphophorus couchianus)

Scientific name: Xiphophorus couchianus Girard, 1859

The Monterrey platyfish (Xiphophorus couchianus) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 27–30°C (81–86°F). Native range: North America, R?o San Juan ecoregion in Mexico.

Monterrey platyfish care at a glance

Temperature: 27–30°C (81–86°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Xiphophorus couchianus
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: North America: R?o San Juan ecoregion in Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Critically Endangered (CR) (A1ce+2ce, B1+2abc, C2a)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)