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Xiphophorus nezahualcoyotl Rauchenberger, Kallman & Morizot, 1990 Mountain swordatail |
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photo by
Kaladjian, M. |
| Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm TL (male/unsexed); 6 cm (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7 | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Rio Tamasi drainage in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits fast flowing creeks in mountainous areas up to 1200 m elevation. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 29 March 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||