Xiphophorus alvarezi Rosen, 1960
Chiapas swordtail
Xiphophorus alvarezi
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


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