So bestimmen Sie Goldmolly

Um Goldmolly (Poecilia latipinna / Poecilia sphenops) zu bestimmen, achten Sie auf diese Schlüsselmerkmale.

Körperliche Merkmale

Körperform

compressed

Färbung

The 'Goldmolly' specifically refers to a golden-yellow body coloration, often with iridescent scales. Other color morphs exist, including black, silver, marble, and dalmatian patterns. Wild forms of P. latipinna are typically silvery-grey with rows of dark spots, while P. sphenops are often olive-green to grey.

Schuppentyp

cycloid

Maulstellung

superior

Besondere Merkmale

Livebearer (gives birth to live young), Sexual dimorphism: Males are generally smaller, more slender, and possess a modified anal fin called a gonopodium for reproduction. Females are larger and rounder., Varied fin shapes due to selective breeding (e.g., lyretail, balloon body forms, though these can lead to health issues).

Rückenflosse

Single dorsal fin, often large and sail-like in P. latipinna and its hybrids, smaller and more rounded in P. sphenops. Can have up to 13-14 rays in P. latipinna.

Schwanzflosse

Rounded to slightly emarginate caudal fin.

Brustflosse

Paired pectoral fins, typically clear or slightly colored.

Auffällige Flossen

Anal fin of males is modified into a gonopodium for internal fertilization.

Bestimmungstipps

1. 1

   Body Shape and Size

   Look for a moderately compressed body. Males typically reach 5-8 cm (2-3 inches), while females can grow larger, up to 10-12 cm (4-5 inches).

2. 2

   Coloration

   The 'Goldmolly' is characterized by its distinct golden-yellow hue. Other molly varieties will have different color patterns.

3. 3

   Dorsal Fin

   Observe the dorsal fin. If it is very large and sail-like, it indicates a strong influence of Poecilia latipinna genetics. Shorter, more rounded dorsal fins are characteristic of Poecilia sphenops.

4. 4

   Sexual Dimorphism

   Males have a prominent gonopodium (a rod-like anal fin) and are generally more slender. Females are larger and have a fan-shaped anal fin.

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