Poecilia latipinna

Quick Facts

Scientific Name : Poecilia latipinna

Common Name : Sailfin Molly

Description

Standard body shape Dorsal fin is much taller and stretches to the base of the tailfin The head is small and dorsally flattened, with a small, upturned mouth. Successfully colonized in aquatic and estuarine habitats due to their wide environmental tolerance They can be found in coastal lowland habitats from North California to Texas and yucatan peninsula of Mexico. (©Florida Museum of Natural History)

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Major Coloration

  • Light gray Breeding males may be greenish-blue