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Variable Platyfish

Xiphophorus variatus

Least concern Introduced

Variable Platyfish
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Overview

The variable platyfish, also known as variatus platy or variegated platy, is a species of freshwater fish in the family Poeciliidae of the order Cyprinodontiformes. A livebearer, it is native to southern Tamaulipas and northern Veracruz states in northeastern Mexico. Due to its prolific breeding, it is a popular fish in the aquarium trade, as are hybrids with other members of its genus, most notably the southern platyfish.

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  1. Wikipedia (EN): Variable platyfish — CC BY-SA 4.0