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    Scientific NamePoecilia latipinna    (Lesueur, 1821)
    Common NameSailfin Molly
    Type LocalityFreshwater ponds in the vicinity of New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A.
    Synonym(s)Limia matamorensis, Limia poeciloides, Mollienesia latipinna, Mollienisia latipinna, Poecilia lineolata, Poecilia multilineata
    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
    Least Concern
    , a distribution map is available on the IUCN species page. Last assessed 2019.
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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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    ReferenceJournal of the Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia v. 2 (pt 1), pp 3, Pl. 3
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    Last UpdateThu Jan 01, 1970 1:00 am (Species record created: Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:31 pm)