Shortfin Molly (Poecilia mexicana)
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Shortfin Molly
Poecilia mexicana
114 Litres (30 US G.)
4-11 cm (1.6-4.3")
7.0 - 7.5
22 -28 °C (71.6-82.4°F)
20-30 °d
1:3 M:F
3-5 years
Family
Poeciliidae
Contents
Origin
- Found in both North and Central America, Rio San Juan, Mexico to Guatemala.
Sexing
- Males have stronger colouration and possess a gonopodium. Females have less colour and are substantially larger than the males.
Tank compatibility
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Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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External Links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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