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Mollies scientific name. Its a beginner-friendly molly strain that reaches a maximum size of 3 inches. Common Types Of Mollies. Latipinna and many others.

Poecilia or more relevantly Poecilia sphenops come in a large variety of shapes colors and are rated as one of the most popular aquarium fishes. Scientific Names. Mollies are now lumped into the genus Poecilia which includes guppies and limias a relatively uncommon Caribbean livebearer among other lesser-known fishes.

It is similarly shaped to the Common Molly but is somewhat more laterally compressed. They are prolific breeders and do well in anything from freshwater to brackish water and even saltwater fish tanks. There are currently 39 known species in this genus.

Mollies are one of the most commonly kept fish amongst hobbyists and are perfect for beginner aquarists as they are very hardy and easy to take care of. General info about Dalmation Lyretail Molly Mollies were first introduced to the hobby in 1899 and different varieties started appearing in 1920s. The Dalmatian Lyretail Molly is a color variation of the Sailfin Molly and has white-black patterned scales that give a marbled effect.

Most of the variations you see today are man-made. Their name is derived from a previous scientific name Mollienisia. Mollys are a very popular aquarium fish and dont require anything special.

Average Adult Fish Size. The first species of Molly freshwater fish is the Sailfin Molly or Poecilia latipinna which specifically comes from the Gulf of Mexico areas along with southeastern United States. Molly Scientific Name The molly fish belongs to the Poeciliidae family and is part of the Poecilia genus.