Dalmation Sailfin Molly
Description
of the Dalmation Sailfin Molly
The Dalmation Sailfin Molly is also known as the Marbled Molly.
It gets its name from its 'sail like'
dorsal fin, this is only present in the male of the species. The
Dalmation Sailfin Molly can be found in freshwater, brackish and costal waters.
Considered suitable for beginners as they are a hardy fish. They are Omnivores so
east a variety of plant and animal material including Algae,
Bloodworms and Brine Shrimp.
Profile of
the Dalmation Sailfin Molly
This
Profile contains interesting facts and information about the
Dalmation Sailfin Molly species.
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Size: Up to 15cm
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Fish Tank
conditions:
Temp: 20 to 24 Degrees PH 7.5 to 8.0
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Diet / Feeding:
Algae, Dried, Frozen or Flaked Food
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Temperament:
Keep in pairs, males can be aggressive to each other
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Habitat:
Streams, Marshes, Swamps and Estuaries.
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Behaviour: Good
Community Fish
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Range: North
America
Scientific
Classification of the Dalmation Sailfin Molly
Definition: Scientific
classification, or biological classification, is how biologists
group and categorize species of organisms with shared physical
characteristics. Scientific classification belongs to the
science of taxonomy.
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Species:
Poecilia latipinna
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Popular Name:
Dalmation Sailfin Molly - Marbled Molly
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Kingdom:
Animalia
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Phylum: Chordata
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Class:
Actinopterygii
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Order:
Cyprinodontiformes
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Family: Poeciliidae
Interesting Facts and Information -
How do you identify
the sex of a Dalmation Sailfin Molly?
The males and females of many fish species have different colors
or different shaped bodies. But there are also other fish
species where there is no visible difference. Its sometimes
tricky being an ichthyologist!
Interesting Facts and Information - Why are Dalmation Sailfin Molly slimy?
Dalmation Sailfin Molly secrete a type of mucus, or slime, from their skin.
This slime provides protection against parasites and infections
and helps the Dalmation Sailfin Molly to move through
the water faster. Some fish species also release
toxins in their slime which ward off enemy attacks. Other fish
species use their slime to feed their young.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do Dalmation Sailfin Molly have gills?
Gills enable the Dalmation Sailfin Molly to breathe. Gills consist of thin
sheets of tissue containing blood vessels. As water passes over
the gills oxygen is absorbed into the blood stream Carbon
dioxide passes out into the water. The gills are protected by a
large bony plate called an operculum. Some fish species however
have lungs and breathe air.
Interesting Facts and Information -
Why do the Dalmation Sailfin Molly have fins?
A fin is an external appendage or "limb" of a fish. Fins are
used for directing, stabilizing, or propelling the different
fish species in water. Numbers of fins vary between fish
species, but there are usually seven. Each of the fins on a fish
are designed to perform a specific function:
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Dorsal fins - The
dorsal fin is located on the backs of fishes. The Dalmation Sailfin Molly
has Dorsal fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Ventral fins. The
ventral fin is located on the pelvic area of fishes. The
Dalmation Sailfin Molly
has Ventral fins to lend stability in swimming.
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Caudal fins. The
Caudal fin is located on the tail area of fishes. The Dalmation Sailfin Molly
has Caudal fins to propel through the water.
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Pectoral fins. The
Pectoral fin is located on the breast area of fishes. The
Dalmation Sailfin Molly
has Pectoral fins to for locomotion and side to
side movement
Interesting Facts and Information about
Dalmation Sailfin Molly
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