HomeFreshwater aquarium fishGuppies & livebearersPuebla platyfish Puebla platyfish (Xiphophorus evelynae) Scientific name: Xiphophorus evelynae Rosen, 1960 The Puebla platyfish (Xiphophorus evelynae) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–27°C (72–81°F). Native range: Central America, Tecolutla (Necaxa) River system, central Mexico. Puebla platyfish care at a glanceTemperature22–27°C (72–81°F) Species factsScientific nameXiphophorus evelynaeFamilyPoeciliidae (Poeciliids)OrderCyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)ClassActinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)Maximum length4.0EnvironmentFreshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratoryClimateTropicalDistributionCentral America: Tecolutla (Necaxa) River system, central Mexico.Conservation status (IUCN)Not EvaluatedThreat to humansHarmlessUsesAquarium: commercialResilienceHigh, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.) More guppies & livebearersBlackbarred limiaLimia nigrofasciataRedtail splitfinXenotoca eiseniMosquitofishGambusia affinisSailfin mollyPoecilia latipinnaGuppyPoecilia reticulataGreen swordtailXiphophorus helleriiSee all guppies & livebearers SourcesTaxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.Last updated 27 September 2026