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Xiphophorus milleri Rosen, 1960 Catemaco platyfish |
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photo by
Nilsson, K. |
| Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 3 cm TL (male/unsexed); 4.5 cm (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 7.5; dH range: 4 - 15; depth range - 2 m | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Papaloapan ecoregion in Mexico. | |||
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| Biology: | Occurs mainly in shallow tributaries of a lake. Found also in shallow mouths of inlets along the shoreline. Occasionally forms large aggregations and prefers mainly very shallow depths of about 10 cm. Lives sympatrically with Xiphophorus hellerii. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 15 March 2018 Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||