Dwarf molly
Poecilia chica
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A dwarf molly from the state of Jalisco, Mexico. Known since 1939, it was only formally described in 1975.
- Scientific name
- Poecilia chica
- Family
- Poeciliidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Poeciliidae
- Order
- Cyprinodontiformes
Origin
- Native region
- América do Norte
Water
- Temperature
- 23–26 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- General hardness (GH)
- 10–20 °dGH
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 3 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Livebearer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Data deficient (DD)
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