Spotted Tail Mosquitofish (Heterandria bimaculata)
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Spotted Tail Mosquitofish
Spotted Tail Mosquitofish
Heterandria bimaculata
95 Litres (25 US G.)
7-15 cm (2.8-5.9")
Freshwater
7.0 - 7.2
20 -28 °C (68-82.4°F)
10-15 °d
1:2 M:F
5-8 years
Family
Poeciliidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Two Spot Mosquitofish, Twospot Livebearer, Spotted Tail Mosquitofish
Additional scientific names
- Xiphophorus bimaculatus, Pseudoxiphophorus bimaculatus peninsulae, Pseudoxiphophorus bimaculatus taeniatus
Origin[edit]
- Found across Central America, Mexico to Belize, Honduras and Guatemala.
Sexing[edit]
- Females are substantially larger than males. Males have a gonopodium.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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