Fish Species

Orange Swordtail

Orange Swordtail - Description

The Orange Swordtail is a beautiful and unusual addition to any tropical aquarium. The male can be identified by the 'sword-like' extension on its caudal fin, the female however does not have a sword. Several color variations of the swordtail are available including Green, Tuxedo, Pineapple and Black.

Popular Name: Orange Swordtail
Species: Xiphophorus hellerii

Profile of the Orange Swordtail

 This Profile contains interesting facts and information about the Orange Swordtail species.

  • Size: Up to 15cm

  • Fish Tank conditions: PH 7.0 to 8.0 Temp: 21 to 27 Degrees

  • Diet / Feeding: Algae Wafers, Dried or Frozen Food e.g. Brine Shrimp, Bloodworms

  • Temperament: Peaceful

  • Habitat: Rivers and Streams particularly those that are heavily vegetated

  • Behaviour: Good Community Fish

  • Range: North and Central America

Scientific Classification of the Orange Swordtail

 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 hellerii

  • Popular Name: Orange Swordtail - Swordtail

  • Kingdom: Animalia

  • Phylum: Chordata

  • Class: Actinopterygii

  • Order: Cyprinodontiformes

  • Family:Poeciliidae

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Facts about Fish Species - Orange Swordtail

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.

 

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