Title: Freshwater Fish
Species #: 92
Common Name: High Backed Pygmy Swordtail
Scientific Name:
Ziphophorus multilineatus
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order:
Cyprinodontiformes
Family: Poeciliidae
Geography / Habitat: Central America: Rio Coy of Rio Panuco basin in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Inhabits fast-flowing river, preponderantly in stands of water plants or below overhanging shore vegetation.
Life Strategy: These fish are livebearers. One fertilization can result in several batches of fry since the female can save sperm. The female gives birth to her young among plants.
Food / Feed Strategy: Feeds on insects and some plant material.