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| Scientific Name | Xiphophorus variatus (Meek, 1904) |
| Common Names | Variegated Platy Papageienplaty (Germany), Sunset Platy |
| Type Locality | Valles, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. |
| Synonym(s) | Platypoecilus variatus |
| Etymology | Xiphophorus: Greek, xiphos = sword + Greek, pherein = to carry |
| Species Information | |
| Size | 70mm or 2.8" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp. |
| Habitat Information | |
| Distribution | North America: endemic to Mexico from southern Tamaulipas to northern Veracruz. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction. |
| IUCN Red List Category | Least Concern , range map and more is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018. |
| Husbandry Information | |
| Breeding Reports | There is no breeding report. |
| Further Information | |
| Reference | Field Columbian Museum, Zoölogical Series v. 5, pp 146, Pl. 10. |
| Registered Keepers | There is but a single registered keeper, view all "my fish" data. |
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| Spotters | Spotted this species somewhere? Click the binoculars! There is no record of this fish being seen. |
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| LFS label creator ARN ref:7.32.507.3342 | |
| Last Update | 2025 Jan 01 13:01 (species record created: 2011 Apr 14 05:59) |