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Lyretail Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii
Animalia›Chordata›Actinopterygii
Variety of Swordtail · lyretail
A fin-shape variety of the swordtail where both the upper and lower lobes of the caudal fin are elongated, creating a symmetrical lyre shape while still retaining a sword extension on the lower lobe in males. It is as hardy as standard swordtails and thrives in community tanks with hard, alkaline water, though fin-nippers should be avoided.
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