Northern platyfish (Xiphophorus gordoni)

Scientific name: Xiphophorus gordoni Miller & Minckley, 1963

The Northern platyfish (Xiphophorus gordoni) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 28–32°C (82–90°F). Native range: Central America, Cuatro Ci?negas ecoregion in Mexico.

Northern platyfish care at a glance

Temperature: 28–32°C (82–90°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Xiphophorus gordoni
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 3.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.5 - 8.1; dH range: 10 - 25 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Cuatro Ci?negas ecoregion in Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Endangered (EN) (A1a, B1+2abce, C1)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)