Xiphophorus andersi Meyer & Schartl, 1980 Spiketail platyfish |
Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
Max. size: | 4.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 5.5 cm (female) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 10 - 25 | |||
Distribution: | Central America: Rio Atoyac near Chico in Veracruz, Mexico. | |||
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Biology: | Inhabits fast flowing river with an average depth of 2 m. Occurs with other livebearers, Xiphophorus hellerii and Heterandria jonesi. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Endangered (EN); Date assessed: 27 March 2018 (B1ab(iii,v)) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |