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    Scientific NamePoecilia velifera    (Regan, 1914)
    Common NamesGiant Sailfin Molly
    Yucatan Molly
    Type LocalityProgresso, Yucatán, Mexico.
    Synonym(s)Mollienesia velifera, Mollienisia velifera
    Etymology
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    Size150mm or 5.9" SL. Find near, nearer or same sized spp.
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    IUCN Red List Category
    Vulnerable
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2018.
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    BreedingLivebearers with internal fertilisation and mother carrying the babies until they are ready to be released as little copies of the parents.
    Breeding ReportsThere is no breeding report.
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    ReferenceAnnals and Magazine of Natural History (Series 8) v. 13 (no. 75), pp 338
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:31 pm)