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Mickey Mouse Platy
About Mickey Mouse Platy
Mickey Mouse Platy is a species of fish resulting from crossbreeding between Molly and Platy fish. This beautifully colored fish originates from Central America and Mexico and is still part of the Poecilliidae family. This freshwater fish is not aggressive, meaning it can live with other types of fish in one aquarium.
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Common Name
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Golden moon platy, Moonfish, Metallic Blue Mickey Mouse Platy, Red Mickey Mouse Platy
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Xiphophorus maculatus
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Species
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Xiphophorus maculatus
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Genus
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Xiphophorus
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SubFamily
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Macropodinae
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Family
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Poeciliidae
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SuperFamily
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Poecilioidea
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SubOrder
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Cyprinodontoidei
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Order
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Cyprinodontiformes
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Class
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Actinopterygii
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Mickey Mouse Platy |
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Color
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Black
White
Gold
Blue
Orange
Red
Purple
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Colorful Appearance
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Tank Level
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Middle |
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Min Height
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5 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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7 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperature
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64°F to 77°F |
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Substrate
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Sand
Fine Gravel
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Water Hardness
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Slightly Hard
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Minimum Tank Size
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10 gallons |
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pH
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7.0 to 8.2 |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Mickey Mouse Platy including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Calm
Playful
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Modes of Locomotion
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Swimming
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Mickey Mouse Platy. |
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Lifespan
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5 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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Guatemala
Honduras
Mexico
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