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    Scientific NameXiphophorus xiphidium    (Hubbs & Gordon, 1934)
    Common NameSpike-tailed Platy
    Type LocalityRío Corona at La Corona, 15 miles north of Ciudad, Victoria, Río Soto la Marina system, Tamualipas, Mexico.
    Synonym(s)Platypoecilus xiphidium
    EtymologyXiphophorus: Greek, xiphos = sword + Greek, pherein = to carry 
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    Size40mm or 1.6" 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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    ReferenceAmerican Naturalist v. 68 (no. 718), pp 447, Fig. 1.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:31 pm)