Xiphophorus pygmaeus Hubbs & Gordon, 1943
Pygmy swordtail
Xiphophorus pygmaeus
photo by Artigas Azas, J.M.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  4 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.19999980926514 - 7.80000019073486; dH range: 5 - 18, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: Pánuco River system, northeastern Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 March 2018 Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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