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    Scientific NameXiphophorus birchmanni    Lechner & Radda, 1987
    Common NameSheepshead Swordtail
    Type LocalityRío Talol-River Tempoal subsystem of Río Panuco systems, Orizatlán village, Hidlago, Mexico, elevation 400 meters.
    Synonym(s)Xiphophorus montezumae birchmanni
    EtymologyXiphophorus: Greek, xiphos = sword + Greek, pherein = to carry 
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    Size70mm or 2.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    IUCN Red List Category
    Least Concern
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceAquaria: Vivaristische Fachzeitschrift mit Vereinsmitteilungen v. 34 (no. 12), pp 191, Figs. 3-5.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:31 pm)