Mexican swordtail
Xiphophorus montezumae
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Freshwater
最大体长
5.5 cm
Overview
Mexican swordtail (Xiphophorus montezumae) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae (Livebearers), in the order Cyprinodontiformes. Maximum recorded length is 5.5 cm.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Maximum Length | 5.5 cm |
Habitat & Distribution
水质类型
Freshwater
Taxonomy
| 目 | Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish) |
| 科 | Poeciliidae (Livebearers) |
| 物种 | Xiphophorus montezumae |
常见问题
How big does Mexican swordtail get?
Mexican swordtail can grow up to 5.5 cm long.
What family does Mexican swordtail belong to?
Mexican swordtail (Xiphophorus montezumae) belongs to the family Poeciliidae (Livebearers) in the order Cyprinodontiformes (Live-bearers and killifish).
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