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Guppy
Poecilia reticulata
Wichtige Unterschiede: Guppies are generally smaller, have more slender bodies, and males exhibit extremely elaborate, flowing caudal and dorsal fins. Their coloration is often more vibrant and intricate than wild mollies, though cultivated mollies can be equally colorful. Guppies typically prefer purely freshwater, while mollies are more tolerant of brackish conditions.
Platy
Xiphophorus maculatus
Wichtige Unterschiede: Platies are typically more robust and less elongated than mollies, with a more rounded body shape. While also livebearers, platies often have a more compact dorsal fin and lack the extreme sailfin development seen in some molly varieties. Their natural range is also slightly different, though overlapping.
Swordtail
Xiphophorus hellerii
Wichtige Unterschiede: Male swordtails are easily distinguished by the elongated lower ray of their caudal fin, forming a 'sword'. They are generally larger and more elongated than mollies. While also livebearers, their body shape and finnage are distinct.
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