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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Broadspotted molly

Poecilia latipunctata Meek, 1904
Max Length
5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.6
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Typical Length
4 cm
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Broadspotted molly is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Poecilia latipunctata
Authority
Meek, 1904
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
5 cm
Trophic Level
2.6
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
25.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
24–30 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Broadspotted molly is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Broadspotted molly is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Broadspotted molly is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Produces 10 to 30 young after a gestation period of 28 days.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; non-migratory . Tropical; 24°C - 30°C North and Central America: Rio Panuco basin in Tamaulipas, Mexico.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
2.6±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01318 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–30°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
25.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.6
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Meek, 1904

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Broadspotted molly is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Broadspotted molly is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Broadspotted molly has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Broadspotted Molly · Tamesi molly
🇸🇦Arabic مولي تامسي
🌍CES živorodka řetízkoskvrnná
🇵🇱Polish molinezja szerokokropkowana
🇪🇸Spanish Molly del Tamesi · topote del Tamesí

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 4 records indexed .

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