Kingdom : Animalia Class : Actinopterygii Family : Poeciliidae Scientific Name : Poecilia Size(L) : 5cm - 10cm (2in - 4in) Water Type : Fresh Optimum pH Level : 7.5 - 8.5 Life Span : 3 - 5 years Colour : Brown, Black, Red Blue, White, Green, Yellow, Orange Skin Type : Scales Distinctive Features : Large-sized fins and bear live young
- Mollies are small sized fish found in the Central American rivers.
- They are known for their quiet and peaceful nature as well as their bright, colorful bodies.
- The males are more slender than the females and have a longer tail fin.
- They live in groups called schools, among the plants.
- They are a popular choice as household pets.
- Mollies are omnivores, feeding on small invertebrates, insects, algae and bloodworms.
- Their natural predators are larger fish, reptiles and aquatic birds.
- The female mollies give birth to live young fries and do not lay eggs.
- The female molly is capable of giving birth to around 100 fries at a time.
- The fries are born only after 2 weeks of fertilization.
- This raid breeding of the molly may be a factor of concern when they are kept in aquariums as pets.