Assorted Molly (4 CM)
£3.20
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An “Assorted Molly” is a commercial trade term used in the aquarium hobby to describe a random mix of colorful, selectively bred fancy mollies. Rather than representing a single distinct species, these fish are typically hybrids anchor-labeled under the species name Poecilia sphenops (the common or short-finned molly), though they often carry genetic traits from other closely related species like Poecilia latipinna (sailfin molly) and Poecilia velifera (Yucatán molly).
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Description
Taxon & Origin
- Scientific Name: Primarily classified as Poecilia sphenops (or Poecilia sp. due to extensive hybridization).
- Family: Poeciliidae (Livebearers).
- Wild Origin: The ancestral parent species are native to fresh, brackish, and coastal saltwater environments stretching from Mexico through Central America to northern South America.
The “Assorted” Mix (Varieties)
When purchasing “assorted” mollies, the batch typically consists of an unsexed mix of several domestic color morphs and body shapes:
- Color Varieties:
- Black Molly: Entirely matte black; the classic variant.
- Dalmatian / Marbled: A striking white or silver body speckled with black spots.
- Gold / Orange / Gold Dust: Ranging from vibrant yellow to deep amber, sometimes dusted with black scales.
- Silver / White: Pearlescent solid white or light metallic silver.
- Body & Fin Variations:
- Short-finned (Standard): The standard sleek body shape.
- Lyretail: Featuring a caudal (tail) fin with elongated, pointed upper and lower tips.
- Balloon Molly: A selectively bred morph with a shortened, rounded spine and a distinctively round abdomen.
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