Mountain swordatail (Xiphophorus nezahualcoyotl)

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

Mountain swordatail (Xiphophorus nezahualcoyotl)

The Mountain swordatail (Xiphophorus nezahualcoyotl) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 19–26°C (66–79°F). Native range: Central America, Rio Tamasi drainage in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Mountain swordatail care at a glance

Temperature
19–26°C (66–79°F)

Biology

Inhabits fast flowing creeks in mountainous areas up to 1200 m elevation.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Xiphophorus nezahualcoyotl
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
5.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - ? benthopelagic
Climate
High altitude
Distribution
Central America: Rio Tamasi drainage in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
Medium, minimum population doubling time 1.4 - 4.4 years (tm=0.5-1.5; Fec=20-40; assuming multiple pregnancies per year)

Sources

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

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