Scientific Name
Xiphophorus xiphidium

Common Name
Swordtail platyfish

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

Classification

Classified By

Gordon, 1932

Class

Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)

Order

Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines (Cyprinodontiformes)

Family

Poeciliids (Poeciliidae)

Distribution

Region

North America

Distribution

North America: Rio Soto La Marina system in Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Range

Unknown

Environment

Climate

Tropical

Water Temperature From

18 °C

Water Temperature To

25 °C

Depth From - meters

Unknown m

Depth To - meters

Unknown m

Zone

pelagic

Environment

Freshwater; ; pH range: 7.2 - 8.2; dH range: 15 - 25 pelagic

Trophic Level

3.11 s.e. 0.40 Based on size and trophs of closest relatives

Occurs in Marine / Salt water

False

Occurs in Brackish water

False

Occurs in Fresh Water

True

Occurs on Reefs

False

Is kept in Aquariums

False

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length

4.0 cm

Common Length

4 cm

Phylogenetic Diversity Index

PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses

Fisheries: of no interest

Vulnerability

Low vulnerability (21 of 100)

Resilience

High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Threat To Humans

Harmless

IUCN Red List Status

Not Evaluated