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Xiphophorus maculatus Günther, 1866
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White spot Disease. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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Rounded Global Status Rank: G5 - Secure
Adults occur in warm springs, canals and ditches with typically slow-moving water, silt bottoms and weedy banks (Refs. 5723; 44091, 44894). Also inhabit creeks and swamps (Ref. 44894). Feed on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Refs. 7020; 44091). Used for genetic research (Ref. 4537). Several color varieties are popular aquarium fishes, where they attain sexual maturity after 3-4 months and reproduce easily (Ref. 1672). Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).
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Turbidity of the Skin (Freshwater fish). Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)
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Not Evaluated
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occurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
Skin Fungi (Saprolegnia sp.). Fungal diseases
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Comments: Has been used in carcinogenesis testing (Metcalfe 1989). Has been used to study genetic control of hormones that influence development (Powers 1989).
United States
Origin: Exotic
Regularity: Regularly occurring
Currently: Present
Confidence: Confident
Type of Residency: Year-round
Malnutriton. Nutritional deficiencies
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