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Xiphophorus milleri
Xiphophorus milleri
A yellow, densely speckled female; males in the reference stock are smaller and plainer.
This adult female has a full abdomen, golden body, irregular black speckles and a dark caudal-base band. Males are much smaller and less patterned.
- Adult length
- Up to 3 cm
- Water temperature
- 24–28 °C
- Hardness
- 4–15 dGH
- Native range
- Central America: Papaloapan ecoregion in Mexico.
- Natural habitat
- Mainly inhabits shallow lake tributaries and inlet mouths, often in very shallow water.
Females reach near 4 cm.
Appearance and identification
Compared with the pale silver andersi female, this milleri female is yellow and extensively speckled. Smaller males and larger females are the same species.
Aquarium environment
Planting does not replace temperature and breeding requirements.
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