Red Platty ***

Fish Species

Red Platty

Red Platty - Description

The Red Platty is an ideal fish for the beginner, they are hardy and make a beautiful addition to the tropical freshwater aquarium. Platty's are prolific breeders so be prepared!

Also commonly known as the Moonfish or Platy, they are available in a wide variety of colors, including Red, Orange, Black and Yellow.

Popular Name: Red Platty
Species: Xiphophorus maculatus

Profile of the Red Platty

This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Red Platty species.

Size: Up to 6cm
Fish Tank conditions: Temp 18 to 25 Degrees. PH 7.0 to 8.0
Diet / Feeding: Dried, Frozen or Flaked Food
Temperament: Good Community Fish
Habitat: Streams, Rivers, Swamps
Behaviour: Peaceful but they are prolific breeders!
Range: North and Central America

Scientific Classification of the Red Platty

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: Red Platty
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Cyprinodontiformes
Family:Poeciliidae

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Facts about Fish Species - Red Platty

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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