Shortfin Molly

Poecilia mexicana, commonly known as the Atlantic molly, is a species of poeciliid fish native to the Atlantic slope of Middle America. The species is highly variable in coloration, shape, and size. Atlantic mollies occur in fresh and brackish waters, shallow and slow-flowing or standing. They feed chiefly on algae and detritus. Two populations are found in caves and represent some of the best-studied cavefish. It hybridizes with other Poecilia species in its range; one such cross has resulted in the unisexual P. formosa.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Shortfin Molly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Poecilia butleri
• Poecilia sphenops
• Poecilia orri
• Poecilia formosa
• Pseudoxiphophorus bimaculatus
• Brachyrhaphis rhabdophora

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Actinopterygii

Order

Cyprinodontiformes

Family

Poeciliidae

Genus

Poecilia

Species

Poecilia mexicana

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