Broadspotted molly
Poecilia latipunctata
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A molly from the state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. Its males act as sperm donors for the Amazon molly (P. formosa). It reaches 5 centimetres.
- Scientific name
- Poecilia latipunctata
- Family
- Poeciliidae
Fact sheet
General
- Water
- Freshwater
- Group
- Fish
Taxonomy
- Family
- Poeciliidae
- Order
- Cyprinodontiformes
- Synonyms
- Mollienesia latipunctata
Origin
- Native region
- América do Norte
Water
- Temperature
- 24–30 °C
Size and lifespan
- Adult size
- 5 cm
Behavior
- Swimming level
- Middle
Reproduction
- Breeding strategy
- Livebearer
Conservation and trade
- IUCN status
- Data deficient (DD)
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