Hybrid Platyfish
Xiphophorus hybrid
Also known as: Indian Platy, Parrot Platy, Sunset Platy, Tooth Carp, Tuxedo Platy, Variegated Platy
- Indian Platy
- Parrot Platy
- Sunset Platy
- Tooth Carp
- Tuxedo Platy
- Variegated Platy
Overview
Found in schools, over weedy areas of canals, ditches and warm springs. They can vary in colour and pattern.
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.
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Habitat & where to find it
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Deep dive
Taxonomy
- kingdomAnimalia
- phylumChordata
- classTeleostei
- orderCyprinodontiformes
- familyPoeciliidae
- genusXiphophorus
- speciesXiphophorus hybrid Heckel, 1848
SourcesWoRMS
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