Silver Lyretail Molly and Similar Species
Poecilia latipinna
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Sailfin Molly
Poecilia latipinna
Key differences: The 'Silver Lyretail Molly' is a cultivated strain of Poecilia latipinna. The primary difference is the genetically selected lyre-shaped caudal fin; wild-type P. latipinna have a more rounded or slightly emarginate caudal fin.
Shortfin Molly
Poecilia sphenops
Key differences: P. sphenops generally has a smaller dorsal fin (typically 8-10 rays) and a more robust, less compressed body compared to P. latipinna. The 'Lyretail' fin is also absent in P. sphenops.
Yucatan Molly
Poecilia velifera
Key differences: P. velifera, also known as the Giant Sailfin Molly, has an even larger and taller dorsal fin (18-19 rays) than P. latipinna, often extending almost the entire length of its back. It also grows larger than P. latipinna.
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