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> Cyprinodontiformes (Rivulines, killifishes and live bearers) > Poeciliidae (Poeciliids) > Poeciliinae
Etymology: Xiphophorus: Greek, xiphos = sword + Greek, pherein = to carry (Ref. 45335).

Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range Ecología

; agua dulce bentopelágico; pH range: 7.2 - 8.1; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 25°C - 28°C (Ref. 2060)

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Central America: Chiapas in Mexico and Huehuetenango, El Quiche and Alta Veracruz in Guatemala.

Tamaño / Peso / Age

Maturity: L_m ? range ? - ? cm
Max length : 7.5 cm (female)

Found in fast flowing river.

Life cycle and mating behavior Madurez | Reproducción | Puesta | Huevos | Fecundidad | Larva

After 24 to 30 days gestation, normally 20 to 80 young are born.

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Wischnath, L., 1993. Atlas of livebearers of the world. T.F.H. Publications, Inc., United States of America. 336 p. (Ref. 26130)

IUCN Red List Status (Ref. 130435)

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Xiphophorus alvarezi Rosen, 1960