Poecilia velifera (Regan, 1914)
Sail-fin molly
Poecilia velifera
photo by The Fish Database of Taiwan

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  15 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthopelagic; freshwater; brackish; pH range: 8 - 8; dH range: 13 - 19, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: Yucatán-Quintana Roo and lower Usumacinta-Laguna de Términos systems in Mexico.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). Aquarium keeping: minimum aquarium size 60 cm (Ref. 51539).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 12 March 2018 (B2ab(ii,iii,iv,v)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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