Xiphophorus multilineatus
| Common Names: | Pigmy Sword Tail |
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| Family: | Poeciliidae |
| Category: | Livebearers |
| Distribution: | America - Central; San Luis Potosi, Mexico. More specific Rio Coy of Rio Panuco basin. |
| Main Ecosystem: | River; River |
| Temperament: | Peaceful; Peaceful |
| Diet: | Ominvore; Ominvore |
| Care: | Easily cared for. Will accept most prepared foods that are small. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 4.5cm (1.8") Female: 4.5cm (1.8") |
| Water Region: | All; All |
| Activity: | Diurnal; Diurnal |
| Gender: | Males have a modified anal fin called a gonopodium. As well they have the extention on the lower half of their caudal fin commonly known as their "sword". |
| Breeding: | This is a live bearer. Heavy/good plant cover is needed that the fry will survive and not be eaten after they are born. |
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| Comments: | A nice dwarf sword tail. Easily kept and bred. Will do well in a tank of small fishes. The males have a very short "sword" in comparison to most of the other sword tails. |
| Main Colours: | Yellow, Green, Silver |
| Markings: | Striped Horizontal |
| Mouth: | Upturned |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Submitted By: | ACIDRAIN |
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