Sail-fin molly (Poecilia velifera)

Scientific name: Poecilia velifera Regan, 1914

The Sail-fin molly (Poecilia velifera) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 25–28°C (77–82°F). Native range: Central America, Yucat?n-Quintana Roo and lower Usumacinta-Laguna de T?rminos systems in Mexico.

Sail-fin molly care at a glance

Temperature: 25–28°C (77–82°F)

Biology

Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter. Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 60 cm.

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Species facts

Scientific name: Poecilia velifera
Family: Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order: Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class: Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length: 15.0
Environment: Freshwater; brackish;; pH range: 8.0 - 8.0; dH range: 13 - 19 benthopelagic; non-migratory
Climate: Tropical
Distribution: Central America: Yucat?n-Quintana Roo and lower Usumacinta-Laguna de T?rminos systems in Mexico.
Conservation status (IUCN): Not Evaluated
Threat to humans: Harmless
Uses: Fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial
Resilience: High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (tm