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Xiphophorus montezumae - King Of the Swordtail's

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Xiphophorus montezumae a wild swordtail from El Quince, Mexico.
The largest species of wild swordtail and the sword which is only shown on males can reach a staggering 120-130% of the body length.
Growing to around 3 inches in size in just the body for males and 4 inches for females.