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Swordtail freshwater tropical or what? Freshwater ones don't lay eggs they give birth to live fry you can tell when they are pregnant because of the fact they get fatter and if you look at the stomach area you can see black dots.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere are several species of fish that are commonly called "Swordtails" the most common is (Xiphophorus helleri). It is a Livebearer. The female is impregnated by the male and she gives birth to live fish.
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∙ 11y agoThe swordtail ACTUALLY gives birth to live young
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∙ 13y agoit gives birth to live young
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∙ 11y agoyes it hatch from an egg
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When was Green swordtail created?
Green swordtail was created in 1848.
What is a swordtail?
A Swordtail is a type of fish that has a sword shape on their tail. Males have them but females don't.
Is swordtail a mammal?
Swordtail is not a mammal, it's a fish although it gives birth. Another example like Swordtail is Guppy. Guppy gives birth but it's a fish.
Swordtail with common goldfish in your pond?
A swordtail is a tropical fish and a goldfish is not. The swordtail would need a higher temp. than the goldfish. Depending on where you live it probably wouldn't survive the winter.
Does a swordtail have hair on its bodies?
yes
Is swordtail a fish or mammal?
It's a fish.
What does a swordtail eat?
Tropical fish flakes
What is the Difference Between a Female Swordtail and a Platy?
yes
How do you tell if your female swordtail has had her babies?
Her tummy will be smaller.
What fish start with the letters sw?
Swordfish, swordtail
Do ALL swordtail give birth to young alive?
Yes
What is swordtail function of the outer covering?
they proctect the body if is danger
