Sometimes they will attempt to chase others around a bit but do not hurt them in most instances.

Mollies scientific name. Mollies are colourful live-bearing freshwater fish. There are currently 40 species in this genus so 39 of them are mollies. Mollies are now lumped into the genus Poecilia which includes guppies and limias a relatively uncommon Caribbean livebearer among other lesser-known fishes.

Most of the variations you see today are man-made. There are currently 39 known species in this genus. These fish are part of the Poecilia genus.

With the exception of the Endlers livebearer and the guppy every fish in this genus is a molly. All the species in this genus are mollies except for the Endlers livebearer. It is the species of sailfin mollies that are usually found in the coastal waters of the southeast United States and all around the Gulf of Mexico.

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. There are 3 different species of mollies which have been re-classified ungrouped and re-grouped several times. MDMA short for 34-methylenedioxymethamphetamine is most commonly known as Ecstasy or Molly.

Their name is derived from a previous scientific name Mollienisia. These fish are small only reaching 5 inches and males have large dorsal fins wild forms are gray with rows of dark spots. Its diet is that of an omnivorous fish feeding on flake frozen and freeze-dried foods.

The term Poecilia means many colored It is derived from the Greek word poikilos which means with a lot of colors. Average Adult Fish Size. Sailfin Molly Poecilia latipinna.