Southern PlatyfishFacts - Information - Picture - Video Popular Name: Southern Platyfish
Species: Xiphophorus maculatus Profile of the Southern Platyfish
This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Southern Platyfish species. Size: Up to 6cm Fish Tank conditions: PH: 7.0 to 8.0. Temp: 18 to 25 Degrees Diet / Feeding: Dried, Flaked or Frozen Food Temperament: Peaceful, Good Community Fish Habitat: Creeks, Swamps, Canals and Ditches Behaviour: Prolific Breeders! Range: Central and North America
Scientific Classification of the Southern Platyfish
Definition: Scientific classification, or biological classification, is how biologists group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the science of taxonomy. Species: Xiphophorus maculatus Popular Name: Southern Platyfish - Common Platy Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Actinopterygii Order: Cyprinodontiformes Family:Poeciliidae
Interesting Facts and Information - How do you identify the sex of a Southern Platyfish?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Southern Platyfish slimy?
Southern Platyfish secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin. This slime provides protection against parasites and infections and helps the Southern Platyfish to move through the water faster. Some fish species also release toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information - Why do Southern Platyfish have gills?
Gills enable the Southern Platyfish to breathe. Gills consist of thin sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information - Why do the Southern Platyfish have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish are designed to perform a specific function:Dorsal fins - The dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Southern Platyfish has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming. Ventral fins. The ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The Southern Platyfish has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming. Caudal fins. The Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Southern Platyfish has Caudal fins to propel through the water. Pectoral fins. The Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The Southern Platyfish has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about Southern Platyfish
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