Description
Also known as Balloon Molly, Giant Sailfin Molly, Mexican Sailfin Molly, Silver Sailfin Molly, Yucatan Molly, Yucatan Sailfin Molly.
Found in small schools, close to vegetation for cover against predators, in shallow, freshwater, ditches, estuaries, lowland streams, marshes, ponds, rivers, and swamps, as well as coastal areas. They vary in colour and pattern.
They feed on crustaceans, insects, plants, and worms.
Length - 15cm
Depth - Shallow
Widespread Central America
A freshwater fish one of the most popular in the aquarium trade as they are easy to keep in various temperatures of water, are prolific live bearers as well as being very varied with their colourful and patterned tails. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/4773
2 comments
Posted by Ben HuntingfordNo that is a wrasse
Posted by Bart HazesThanks for the detailed description but this is actually a dotted parrotfish (Calotomus viridescens), probably initial phase. The radial markings around the eye and dark dots on scales are very characteristic.