Dwarf molly (Poecilia chica)

Scientific name: Poecilia chica Miller, 1975

The Dwarf molly (Poecilia chica) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–26°C (73–79°F). Native range: North America, Jalisco, Mexico.

Dwarf molly care at a glance

Temperature
23–26°C (73–79°F)

Species facts

Scientific name
Poecilia chica
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
3.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.5 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
North America: Jalisco, 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.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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