Shortfin Molly (Poecilia mexicana)

Also known as Atlantic Molly, Cave Molly, Mexican Molly, Millionfish, Molly, Orangefin Molly, Sailfin Molly, Tooth Carp

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Also known as Atlantic Molly, Cave Molly, Mexican Molly, Millionfish, Molly, Orangefin Molly, Sailfin Molly, Tooth Carp.

Found in schools, over canals, in flooded caves, ditches, ponds, rivers and in warm springs.
They feed on detritus.
Length - 11cm
Depth - ?
Widespread Central and North 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.
They have also been introduced into various countries as a means of mosquito control. Ref: https://www.fishbase.se/summary/3227

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