- Platy de muzquiz
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Platy de muzquiz Conservation status Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Cyprinodontiformes Family: Poeciliidae Genus: Xiphophorus Species: X. meyeri Binomial name Xiphophorus meyeri
Schartl & Schröder, 1988The platy de muzquiz (Xiphophorus meyeri), also known as the Marbled Swordtail to most aquarium and pet stores is a species of fish in the Poeciliidae family. It is endemic to Mexico. Currently it is an endangered species.
Source
- Contreras-Balderas, S. & Almada-Villela, P. 1996. Xiphophorus meyeri. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 5 August 2007.
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