Para molly
📖 Overview
In fresh and brackish waters of estuaries. Occurs in small swamps and shallow slow-flowing creeks located inland where the water is really fresh, along riverine vegetation with clear water and sandy-muddy substrate. Three color forms of males are recognized, the frequency of which may depend upon predation pressure .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
color forms of males are recognized, the frequency of which may depend upon predation pressure .
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Para molly is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Para molly is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Produces 5 to 15 young after about 24 days of gestation.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; brackish; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.0 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 10; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C South America: Guyana to the Amazon River delta.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Two-spot Live Bearer |
| 🇫🇷French | Poecilie du Pará |
| 🇪🇸Spanish | poecilie du Paria |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acanthophacelus melanzonus | Eigenmann | 1909 | Synonym |
| Micropoecilia amazonica | Garman | 1895 | Synonym |
| Micropoecilia melanzona | Eigenmann | 1909 | Synonym |
| Micropoecilia parae | Eigenmann | 1894 | Synonym |
| Poecilia amazonica | Garman | 1895 | Synonym |
| Poecilia melanzona | Eigenmann | 1909 | Synonym |
| Poecilia vivipara parae | Eigenmann | 1894 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) — 16 records indexed .
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