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Xiphophorus xiphidium (Gordon, 1932) Swordtail platyfish |
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photo by
Artigas Azas, J.M. |
| Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm TL (male/unsexed); 5 cm (female) | |||
| Environment: | pelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 8.19999980926514; dH range: 15 - 25 | |||
| Distribution: | North America: Rio Soto La Marina system in Tamaulipas, Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits tranquil zones of slow-flowing waters of ditches, spring areas, marshes and ponds. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 27 August 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||