Yellow swordtail (Xiphophorus clemenciae)

Scientific name: Xiphophorus clemenciae ?lvarez, 1959

The Yellow swordtail (Xiphophorus clemenciae) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 22–26°C (72–79°F). Native range: North America, Coatzacoalcos and Papaloapan ecoregions in Mexico.

Yellow swordtail care at a glance

Temperature: 22–26°C (72–79°F)

Biology

Common in small streams and brooks with light current and rockpools in areas with extensive limestone outcroppings; relatively uncommon in fast-flowing streams.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Xiphophorus clemenciae
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.1
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.2 - 8.0; dH range: 3 - 10 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: North America: Coatzacoalcos and Papaloapan ecoregions in Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Data deficient (DD)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)