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Cyprinodontiformes (Rivulines, killifishes and live bearers) >
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids) > Poeciliinae
Etymology: Xiphophorus: Greek, xiphos = sword + Greek, pherein = to carry (Ref. 45335).
More on author: Meek.
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecologia
; acqua dolce benthopelagico; pH range: 7.0 - 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19; non migratori. Subtropical; 15°C - 25°C (Ref. 1672); 25°N - 20°N
North America: endemic to Mexico from southern Tamaulipas to northern Veracruz. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.
Size / Peso / Age
Maturity: Lm ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 7.0 cm TL maschio/sesso non determinato; (Ref. 5723); common length : 3.9 cm TL maschio/sesso non determinato; (Ref. 12193)
Occurs in warm springs, weedy canals and ditches (Ref. 5723). Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). Used for genetic research (Ref. 4537). Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).
Life cycle and mating behavior
Maturities | Riproduzione | Spawnings | Egg(s) | Fecundities | Larve
After 24 days gestation, up to 100 young are born.
Rodriguez, C.M., 1997. Phylogenetic analysis of the tribe Poeciliini (Cyprinodontiformes: Poeciliidae). Copeia 1997(4):663-679. (Ref. 26855)
IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)
Threat to humans
Potential pest (Ref. 13686)
Human uses
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