Xiphophorus helleri Heckel 1848
green swordtail

POECILIIDAE, Livebearers


Size

To 120mm (4.8in) SL.

Introduced Distribution & Abundance

Green swordtails were reported by Thompson (1982) as being present in the Todd River. None have been reported since, and a recent survey failed to find any (Unmack unpub. data). They are also present in come streams around Brisbane and other Queensland coastal drainages. Native to Central and South America (Merrick & Schmida 1984).

Threats to other Species

None at present, as they are no longer found in Central Australia.

Important References

Merrick, J. R. & Schmida, G. E. 1984. Australian Freshwater Fishes: Biology and Management. Griffith Press Ltd. 409pp.

Thompson, G. 1982. Fish collecting on a part round Australia trip. Fishtales. 13(7) :6-10. (The Journal of the Eastern Districts Aquarium Society, Melbourne, Australia).

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