Pacific molly (Poecilia butleri)

Scientific name: Poecilia butleri Jordan, 1889

The Pacific molly (Poecilia butleri) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 23–27°C (73–81°F). Native range: Central America, Mexico to Panama.

Pacific molly care at a glance

Temperature
23–27°C (73–81°F)

Biology

Found in a wide variety of standing and flowing waters, but prefers those with dense algal growth and other aquatic vegetation.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Poecilia butleri
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
7.0
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 7.0 - 7.8; dH range: 6 - 20 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Mexico to Panama.
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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