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Sailfin molly (Poecilia latipinna) fish species information

Scientific Name
Poecilia latipinna

Common Name
Sailfin molly

Biology
The large sail-like dorsal fin of the male is the most distinctive characteristic of this fish; coloration can vary from green, gray to jet black; speckled forms also common (Ref. 44091).

Classification

Classified By
Lesueur, 1821
Class
Ray-finned fishes (Actinopterygii)
Order
Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines (Cyprinodontiformes)
Family
Poeciliids (Poeciliidae)

Distribution

Region
North America
Distribution
North America: Cape Fear drainage in North Carolina, USA to Veracruz, Mexico. Introduced to many countries. Several countries report adverse ecological impact after introduction. Gulf of Mexico (Ref. 26938).
Range
40°N - 16°N, 103°W - 76°W

Environment

Climate
Subtropical
Water Temperature From
20 °C
Water Temperature To
28 °C
Depth From - meters
0 m
Depth To - meters
Unknown m
Zone
benthopelagic
Environment
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; non-migratory; depth range 0 - ? m (Ref. 55263)
Trophic Level
2 s.e. 0.00 Based on food items.
Occurs in Marine / Salt water
False
Occurs in Brackish water
True
Occurs in Fresh Water
True
Occurs on Reefs
False
Is kept in Aquariums
True

Physical Size and Genetics

Maximum Length
15.0 cm
Common Length
3.4 cm
Phylogenetic Diversity Index
PD50 = 0.5000 many relatives (e.g. carps) 0.5 - 2.0 few relatives (e.g. lungfishes)

Human Uses and Population

Human Uses
Aquarium: highly commercial
Vulnerability
Low to moderate vulnerability (32 of 100)
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm
Threat To Humans
  Potential pest
IUCN Red List Status
  Not Evaluated