Assorted Sailfin Molly (5-6 CM)
£5.40
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The Sailfin molly (Poecilia latipinna) is a species of livebearing fish known for the male’s large, sail-like dorsal fin.
100 in stock
Description
Habitat and Distribution
- Native Range: Coastal fresh, brackish, and salt waters from North Carolina down through Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, Texas, and the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico.
- Preferred Environments: Shallow surface waters of estuaries, marshes, mangrove swamps, and river deltas.
- Hardiness: Highly tolerant of high salinity levels and low-oxygen environments.
Physical Characteristics and Biology
- Appearance: Males feature an enlarged, colorful dorsal fin and shorter lifespans (often under one year). Females grow larger in body size and have a more subdued coloration.
- Size: Typically ranges from about 3.4 cm to 15 cm (1.3 to 5.9 inches) depending on sex and conditions.
- Diet: Primarily feeds on algae, plant material, and small aquatic invertebrates.
- Reproduction: They are livebearers that use internal fertilization via a modified anal fin called a gonopodium, giving birth to dozens of live young (fry) at a time.
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