| Meaning of Name |
After Professor Dr. F. Anders. |
| First Description |
M. K. Meyer & M. Schartl 1980. Eine neue Xiphophorus-Art
aus Vera Cruz, Mexico. |
| Size |
Two size morphs are known in males with sizes of 25 & 40 mm. Females 75 mm. |
| Meristics | |
| Karyotype | |
| Sub-Genus | |
| Group |
Member of the group comprising evelynae, maculatus, milleri, variatus & xiphidium. |
| Synonyms | None. |
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Populations
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| Type Locality |
Near the town of Chico, State of Veracruz, Mexico in the Rio Atoyac near Finca St. Anita |
| Distribution |
Limited to the type locality. |
| Habitat |
Found near the banks of a fast flowing river. |
| Distinguishing Characteristics | Colouration is pale compared to other members of the genus. |
| Colour/Pattern Variability | |
| History |
First collected on the 24th February 1979 by E. Hnilicka. The male type specimen measured 33·6 mm sl. |
| Breeding Notes |
It has been reported that this sp. can be bred in a colony set up. |
| Remarks |
Regarded as a peaceful sp. |