Swordtail platyfish (Xiphophorus xiphidium)

Scientific name: Xiphophorus xiphidium Gordon, 1932

Swordtail platyfish (Xiphophorus xiphidium)

The Swordtail platyfish (Xiphophorus xiphidium) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 18–25°C (64–77°F). Native range: North America, Rio Soto La Marina system in Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Swordtail platyfish care at a glance

Temperature
18–25°C (64–77°F)

Biology

Inhabits tranquil zones of slow-flowing waters of ditches, spring areas, marshes and ponds.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Xiphophorus xiphidium
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
4.0
Common length
4
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.2 - 8.2; dH range: 15 - 25 pelagic
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
North America: Rio Soto La Marina system in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Fisheries: of no interest
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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