Reference Guide > Montana Fish Field Guide > Livebearers > Sailfin Molly
Sailfin Molly - Poecilia latipinna
Exotic Species (not native to montana)
Global Rank: G5
State Rank: SNA
Agency Status
USFWS: none
USFS: none
BLM: none
CFWCS Tier: 4
General Description
This tropical aquarium fish is an illegally released pet fish. The native range is southeastern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Diagnostic Characteristics
Variety found in Montana is solid black. Small in size.
Distribution
Montana Range
Introduced Not Established
Habitat
The only natural habitats suitable for tropical fishes in Montana are warm springs and ponds or small streams resulting from such springs.
Ecology
Apparently well adapted to survival in oxygen depleted waters.
Citations & Sources
Holton, G. D. 2003. A field guide to Montana fishes. Mont. Dept. Fish, Wildl. Parks, 95 pp.
Citation for data on this website:
Sailfin Molly — Poecilia latipinna. Montana Field Guide. Retrieved on February 2, 2009, from http://FieldGuide.mt.gov/detail_AFCNC04020.aspx
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