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Scientific Name Xiphophorus maculatus  (Günther, 1866)
Common Names Platy
Mickey-mouse Platy, Roter Platy (Germany), Southern Platy
Type Locality Mexico [Central America].
Etymology Xiphophorus: Greek, xiphos = sword + Greek, pherein = to carry 
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Size 40mm or 1.6" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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Distribution North and Central America: Ciudad Veracruz, Mexico to northern Belize. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction.
IUCN Red List Category Data Deficient, range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
pH 7.0 - 8.0
Temperature 18.0-25.0°C or 64.4-77°F (Show species within this range)
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Breeding Reports There is no breeding report.
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Reference Catalogue of the fishes in the British Museum v. 6, pp 350
Registered Keepers There is no registered keeper.
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Last Update 2020 Oct 27 15:44 (species record created: 2011 Apr 14 05:55)