Xiphophorus alvarezi Rosen, 1960 Chiapas swordtail |
photo by
Coletti, T. |
Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
Max. size: | 7.5 cm (female) | |||
Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 8.10000038146973; dH range: 10 - 20 | |||
Distribution: | Central America: Chiapas in Mexico and Huehuetenango, El Quiche and Alta Veracruz in Guatemala. | |||
Diagnosis: | ||||
Biology: | Found in fast flowing river. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Least Concern (LC); Date assessed: 29 March 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |