Spiketail platyfish (Xiphophorus andersi)

Scientific name: Xiphophorus andersi Meyer & Schartl, 1980

The Spiketail platyfish (Xiphophorus andersi) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Central America, Rio Atoyac near Chico in Veracruz, Mexico.

Spiketail platyfish care at a glance

Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Inhabits fast flowing river with an average depth of 2 m. Occurs with other livebearers, Xiphophorus hellerii and Heterandria jonesi.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Xiphophorus andersi
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.5
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: ? - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 25 benthopelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Rio Atoyac near Chico in Veracruz, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
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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