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Poecilia velifera (Regan, 1914) Sail-fin molly |
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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. | |||
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| 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 | |||