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Platy Fish
About Platy Fish
Platy Fish (Xiphophorus maculatus) belongs to the family of Poeciliidae. They have colorful body characteristics and dorsal fins. This fish species needs easy and simple maintenance and is not picky about the substrate. It can live well with aquarium gravel, sand, or gravel substrates in an aquarium with a minimum size of 10 gallons.
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Common Name
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Platy
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Xiphophorus maculatus
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Species
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Xiphophorus maculatus
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Genus
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Xiphophorus
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SubFamily
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Macropodinae
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Family
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Poeciliidae
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SuperFamily
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Poecilioidea
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SubOrder
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Cyprinodontoidei
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Order
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Cyprinodontiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Platy Fish |
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Color
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Orange
Black
White
Yellow
Blue
Red
Green
Brown
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
Dorsal Fins
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Tank Level
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All Levels |
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Min Height
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2 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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72°F to 82°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
Pebbles
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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6.8 to 8.0 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Platy Fish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Platy Fish. |
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Lifespan
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4 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Mexico
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