Short-sword platyfish (Xiphophorus continens)

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

The Short-sword platyfish (Xiphophorus continens) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–25°C (73–77°F). Native range: Central America, Rio Panuco drainage in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Short-sword platyfish care at a glance

Temperature
23–25°C (73–77°F)

Biology

Inhabits fast-flowing water with thick plant growth.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Xiphophorus continens
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.5
Environment
Freshwater; benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Rio Panuco drainage in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

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

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