Balsas molly (Poecilia maylandi)

Scientific name: Poecilia maylandi Meyer, 1983

The Balsas molly (Poecilia maylandi) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 26–28°C (79–82°F). Native range: Central America, Rio Balsas system in Guerrero, Mexico.

Balsas molly care at a glance

Temperature: 26–28°C (79–82°F)

Species facts

Scientific name: Poecilia maylandi
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 9.5
Environment: Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.8; dH range: 5 - 30 benthopelagic
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Rio Balsas system in Guerrero, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)