Hybrid Platyfish (Xiphophorus hybrid)

Also known as Indian Platy, Parrot Platy, Sunset Platy, Tooth Carp, Tuxedo Platy, Variegated Platy

Description

Also known as Indian Platy, Parrot Platy, Sunset Platy, Tooth Carp, Tuxedo Platy, Variegated Platy.

Found in schools, over weedy areas of canals, ditches and warm springs. They can vary in colour and pattern.
They feed on algae, small crustaceans, insects and plants.
Length - 7cm
Depth - ?m
Widespread North America

A freshwater fish one of the most popular in the aquarium trade as they are easy to keep in various temperatures of water, are prolific live bearers as well as being very varied with their colourful and patterned tails. Ref: x

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