Xiphophorus montezumae Jordan & Snyder, 1899
Montezuma swordtail
Xiphophorus montezumae
photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 6.5 cm TL (female)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 10 - 20, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: northeastern Mexico (Tamaulipas, northern Veracruz, San Luis Potosí).
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 03 April 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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