Description: Real Mickey Mouse Platy Fish - Xiphophorus maculates specimen encased in clear lucite material. The specimen is crystal clear, transparent and indestructible. Safe, authentic and completely unbreakable product put the Fish right at your fingertips Anyone can safely explore the Fish from every angle. It is clear enough for microscope observation. Length of the Fish from head to tail is 2.6 cm (1 inch). Size of the lucite block is 4.5x3.0x2.0 cm (1.8x1.2x0.8 inch). Weight of the block is 25 g and 35 g with packing box. This is a handmade real animal specimen craft. Each one will be a bit different (specimen size, color and posture) even in the same production batch.The pictures in the listing are just for reference as we are selling multiple pieces with same pictures. It is an ideal learning aid for students and kids and also a very good collectible item for every body. *** Mickey Mouse Platy Fish - Xiphophorus maculates The Mickey Mouse Platy is so named because of the black mark at the base of the body, reaching into the tail that is shaped like Mickey Mouses silhouette. Color forms of orange, yellow, red, and blue are the most common. Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae Order: Cyprinodontiformes (rivulines, killifishes and live bearers) Class: Actinopterygii (ray-finned fishes) FishBase name: Southern platyfish Max. size: 4.0 cm TL (male/unsexed; Ref. 57749); 6 cm TL (female) Environment: benthopelagic; non-migratory; freshwater; pH range: 7.0 – 8.0; dH range: 9 - 19 Climate: tropical; 18 – 25°C; 23°N - 17°N, 99°W - 86°W Importance: fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial; price category: not marketed/unknown Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months(tm<1) Distribution: North and Central America: Ciudad Veracruz, Mexico to northern Belize. At least one country reports adverse ecological impact after introduction. Morphology: Dorsal soft rays (total): 8 - 10. Distinct line of black pigment midventrally on caudal peduncle absent. Greatest body depth about 2 times in SL. Ventral rays of caudal fin of males not elongated into a sword. Male gonopodium falling short of caudal fin base, without a membranous protuberance, third ray with a strong hook. Biology: Adults occur in warm springs, canals and ditches with typically slow-moving water, silt bottoms and weedy banks. Also inhabit creeks and swamps. Feed on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter. Used for genetic research. Several color varieties are popular aquarium fishes, where they attain sexual maturity after 3-4 months and reproduce easily. Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 60 cm Dangerous: potential pest Feeding: Brine shrimp, vegetables, granules, flakes. Use live food from time to time.Sexing: Males are smaller than females.Breeding: Very easy. Your tank will be probably overpopulated if there is no other fish which could eat the fry.Lifespan: About 3 years, 6 months. Might vary. Payment Payment: By Paypal Shipping cost Free shipping cost. We send the goods to USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, EU countries and some other European and Asian countries by E-express, a kind of fast postal service by Hong Kong Post. It usually takes about 6 to 10 working days for delivery. We send the goods to other countries by registered airmail and will take about 8 to 14 working days for delivery. Return policy Returns: We accept returns with any reason in 30 days. Messages We will answer buyer messages within 24 hours during working days. Copy rights of https://stores.ebay.com/Gao-Fu-Collectibles. All right reserved.
Price: 12 USD
Location: Hong Kong
End Time: 2024-12-27T02:50:56.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Country/Region of Manufacture: China
Handmade: Yes
Modified Item: No
Modification Description: NA
California Prop 65 Warning: NA
Animal Class: Fish
Material: Resin
Type: Collector Plate