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

Tropical Fish Index

Facts about Fish Species - Southern Platyfish

The colours, shapes and sizes of individual fishes varies enormously - you really need excellent quality pictures or photographs to assist in the identification process.

A combination of the number of fins and their characteristics, color, scale counts, general features, maximum length and distribution are used during a species identification process.

The species detailed on this website are Tropical, Saltwater, Aquarium , Marine , Pet , Pond, Clown, Koi, Beta (Betta), Gold Fish (Goldfish), Star, Angel, Puffer, Discus, Piranha, Rainbow, Parrot, Crustaceans, Sea Anemones and Coral..

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