Image for Molly Fish
Molly Fish
About Molly Fish
Molly Fish, or Mexican molly, is a popular fish among beginners. It is pretty easy to maintain and has a peaceful personality. This freshwater fish is about 3 to 5 years old and comes from Central and South America. It is found in the waters of Mexico and Colombia.
|
Common Name
|
Molly, Mexican molly
|
|
Conservation Status
|
Extinct (EX)
|
|
Taxonomy
|
|
|
Scientific name
|
Poecilia sphenops
|
|
Species
|
Poecilia sphenops
|
|
Genus
|
Poecilia
|
|
SubFamily
|
Macropodinae
|
|
Family
|
Poeciliidae
|
|
SuperFamily
|
Poecilioidea
|
|
SubOrder
|
Cyprinodontoidei
|
|
Order
|
Cyprinodontiformes
|
|
Class
|
Actinopterygii
|
|
Phylum
|
Chordata
|
|
Characteristics
|
Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Molly Fish |
|
Color
|
Orange
Black
Chocolate
White
Silver
Gold
Red
Green
|
|
Pattern
|
Spotted
Striped
|
|
Characteristics
|
Colorful Appearance
|
|
Tank Level
|
Middle |
|
Min Height
|
2 Inches or 1 meters |
|
Max Height
|
5 Inches or 1 meters |
|
Specific Information
|
Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
|
Spinal Column
|
Vertebrata |
|
Vision Systems
|
Ultraviolet Vision
|
|
Animal Care
|
This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
|
Maintenance
|
easy |
|
Temperature
|
75°F to 80°F |
|
Substrate
|
Sand
Fine Gravel
|
|
Minimum Tank Size
|
20 gallons |
|
pH
|
7.2 to 8.2 |
|
Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
|
Learn more about the characteristics of the Molly Fish including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
|
Intelligence
|
Medium |
|
Feeding habits
|
Omnivores
|
|
Temperament
|
Calm
Sociable
|
|
Modes of Locomotion
|
Swimming
|
|
Energy Level
|
High Energy |
|
Life Cycle and Reproduction
|
Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Molly Fish. |
|
Lifespan
|
5 Years |
|
Reproductive System
|
Oviparous
|
|
Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
|
Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
|
Habitat
|
Aquatic |
|
Ecosystem
|
Freshwater
|
|
Country
|
Colombia
Mexico
South and Central America
|
