Cauca molly
📖 Overview
Feeds on algae and insects end up in the water . Tolerates extreme temperature, salinity and anoxia conditions . There was a proposal to use this species as biological control against mosquito larvae .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Identified by the black spot found on the base of the dorsal fin; some specimens with thin transverse bands along the body but this may be attributed to the coloration before or after the reproductive period .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Cauca molly is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Produces 10 to 25 young after a gestation period of about 28 days. Young cared for by the male .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 10 - 20. Tropical; 26°C - 30°C Central and South America: Pacific drainage system from Darien, Panama to Rio Cauca, Colombia as well as in Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
algae and insects end up in the water (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Cauca Molly · South American molly |
| 🇸🇦Arabic | مولي أمريكا الجنوبية · مولي كوكا |
| 🌍CES | živorodka kolumbijská |
| 🇩🇰Danish | Cauca-molly |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | Parivivo |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allopoecilia caucana | Steindachner | 1880 | Synonym |
| Girardinus caucanus | Steindachner | 1880 | Synonym |
| Hubbsichthys laurae | Schultz | 1949 | Synonym |
| Mollienesia caucana | Steindachner | 1880 | Synonym |
| Mollienisia caucana | Steindachner | 1880 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Cauca molly.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .
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