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4.2.27 Xiphophorus maculatus
Family: poecillidae Genus: xiphoporus English name: Platy, Moonfish, Southern Platyfish Origin: The Atlantic slopes of Size: Males to 3.5 cm: females to 6 cm Habitat: Found mainly in ponds, swamps and pools but also in some sluggish waters. Shape, coloring and markings: The body is fairly deep and broad. There is no hook on the genopodium. There is no sword and the dorsal fin is rounded. The basic coloration is yellowish to olive brown, with one or two small spots on the caudal peduncle which, when developed form the basis for the various patterns discussed below. There are usually two to five indistinct transverse and caudal fins are colorless. The caudal fin has a blue or greenish border Females have no transverse bars across the body Females have no transverse bars across the body Males are as described above. |
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