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Scientific Name Xiphophorus continens  Rauchenberger, Kallman & Morizot, 1990
Common Name Short-sword Platy
Type Locality Río Ojo Frío at El Quince, north of Rascón, Río Gallinas - Río Pánuco drainage, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
Etymology Xiphophorus: Greek, xiphos = sword + Greek, pherein = to carry 
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Size 25mm or 1" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution Central America: Rio Panuco drainage in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
IUCN Red List Category Data Deficient, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference American Museum Novitates No. 2975, pp 9, Fig. 5
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Last Update 2021 Feb 14 06:19 (species record created: 2011 Apr 14 05:53)