Overview Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus (common platy) or Xiphophorus variatus (Variatus platy) Common Name: Jumbo Hi-Fin Platy, High-Fin Platy Family: Poeciliidae Origin: Central America (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras) Physical Characteristics Size: Jumbo Hi-Fin Platies grow larger than standard platies, reaching around 3 to 3.5 inches (7.5...

Overview Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus Common Name: Mickey Mouse Platy, Moonfish Family: Poeciliidae Origin: Central America (Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala) Physical Characteristics Size: Grows to about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm). Coloration: Mickey Mouse Platies come in various colors, including: Yellow Orange Red...

Overview Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus or Xiphophorus variatus (for Variatus Platy) Common Name: Platy, Platies Family: Poeciliidae Origin: Central America, particularly Mexico, Honduras, and Guatemala Physical Description Size: Platies grow to about 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) in length, making them a...

Overview Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus or Xiphophorus variatus (depending on the variety) Common Name: Neon Platy, Assorted Neon Platy Family: Poeciliidae Origin: Central America (Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras) Physical Characteristics Size: Neon Platies typically grow to about 2 to 2.5 inches (5 to 6.5 cm) in...

Overview Scientific Name: Xiphophorus variatus Common Name: Rainbow Hi-Fin Variatus, Hi-Fin Platy Family: Poeciliidae Origin: Central America (native to Mexico and Guatemala) Physical Characteristics Size: Typically grows to about 2.5 to 3 inches (6 to 7.5 cm) in length. Hi-Fin Feature: The high dorsal fin...

Overview Scientific Name: Oxycirrhites typus Common Names: Red Coral Fish, Longnose Hawkfish, Red Longnose Hawkfish Family: Cirrhitidae (Hawkfish family) Origin: Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, from East Africa to Hawaii Physical Characteristics Size: Typically grows to about 4 to 5 inches (10 to 13...

Overview Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus Common Name: Red Wagtail Platy Family: Poeciliidae Origin: Central America (native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras); selectively bred varieties, such as the Red Wagtail, are common in Taiwan and other regions. Physical Characteristics Size: Typically reaches about 2 to 2.5...

Overview Scientific Name: Xiphophorus maculatus Common Name: Sunset Platy Family: Poeciliidae Origin: Central America (native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras); selectively bred in other regions to achieve vibrant color patterns like the "sunset" variety. Physical Characteristics Size: Grows to about 2 to 2.5 inches (5...