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Pacific molly

Poecilia butleri

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A molly from Mexico and Central America.

Scientific name
Poecilia butleri
Family
Poeciliidae

Fact sheet

General

Water
Freshwater
Group
Fish

Taxonomy

Family
Poeciliidae
Order
Cyprinodontiformes

Origin

Native region
América do Norte

Water

Temperature
23–27 °C
pH
7–7.8
General hardness (GH)
6–20 °dGH

Size and lifespan

Adult size
7 cm

Behavior

Swimming level
Middle

Reproduction

Breeding strategy
Livebearer

Conservation and trade

IUCN status
Least concern (LC)

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