Broadspotted molly (Poecilia latipunctata)

Scientific name: Poecilia latipunctata Meek, 1904

The Broadspotted molly (Poecilia latipunctata) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–30°C (75–86°F). Native range: North and Central America, Rio Panuco basin in Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Broadspotted molly care at a glance

Temperature: 24–30°C (75–86°F)

Biology

Inhabits warm, calm and vegetated waters.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Poecilia latipunctata
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 5.0
Common length: 4.0
Environment: Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: North and Central America: Rio Panuco basin in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Critically Endangered (CR) (A1ace+2ce, B1+2ab, C1)
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)