Aquarist Species:  Xiphophorus maculatus ‘Rio Usumacinta’

Aquarist: OhioZooKeeper

Species Profile: Xiphophorus maculatus

Common Name:   Platy

Description:   A wild type Platy from the Usumacinta River, which runs through Southeastern Mexico and Northwestern Guatemala.

Category:   Livebearers

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Mexico and Guatemala

Aquarist Notes

Genetic Line:   F1 First Generation

Year Acquired:   2024