Green swordtail

The green swordtail (Xiphophorus hellerii) is a species of freshwater fish, in family Poeciliidae of order Cyprinodontiformes.[1] A live-bearing fish, it is closely related to the southern platyfish or 'platy' (X. maculatus) and can crossbreed with it.

Green swordtail
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Wild type male of Xiphophorus hellerii
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Xiphophorus hellerii, captive-bred red variant, male (top) and female (below)
Conservation status
Scientific classification

Green Swordtail Media

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