The swordtail fish (Xiphophorus hellerii) is native to a range that spans across North and Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, and Honduras.
The Swordtail is a livebearer and can give birth to as many as 80 fry at one time. A spawning box is recommended, or if one is not available, dense floating cover should be provided to protect the fry from the adults. Once sex is determined, the males should be separated because swordtails can begin breeding at as young as three months of age.
