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    Scientific NameXiphophorus variatus    (Meek, 1904)
    Common NamesVariegated Platy
    Papageienplaty (Germany), Sunset Platy
    Type LocalityValles, San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
    Synonym(s)Platypoecilus variatus
    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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    ReferenceField Columbian Museum, Zoölogical Series v. 5, pp 146, Pl. 10.
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:31 pm)