Mirina Molly
📖 Overview
Mirina Molly (Poecilia dauli) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 1.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 6; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 9; Vertebrae: 28 - 29. Slender-bodied Poecilia species with a series of 10-11 well marked dark colored horizontal stripes along the body; gonopodium tip of males with a very large hook at ray 5 .: fusiform / normal.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Mirina Molly is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical South America: Venezuela.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Mirina Molly.
🔍 Similar Species
👥 Community & Contribute
No observations yet - be the first to log one!
View all observations for Mirina Molly ↗Spotted incorrect or outdated data? Submit a correction and our editorial team will review it. Approved edits go live within 48 hours.
Found a factual error, broken data, or inappropriate content? Let us know and we will investigate promptly.