Xiphophorus hellerii

Quick Facts

Scientific Name : Xiphophorus hellerii

Common Name : Platy or swordtail

Description

Usually orange or red, while fish from wild populations show usually greenish in color (Dawes, 1991). It is native to Central America and males develop a “sword” from the lower rays of the caudal fin (Miller, 1966).

Varieties

  • • Gold red • Neon blue wagtail • Mickey mouse • Parrot • Pintail rainbow • Hifin tuxedo yellow • Red hifin balloon • Sunset platy fish Blue hifin Mickey mouse platy

Details of the varieties

Captive-bred ornamental fish exhibit bright coloration

Major Coloration

  • • Red • Orange • White • Gold • Blue • Black • Green Brown