Shortfin Molly

Capillaria Infestation 5. Parasitic infestations (protozoa, worms, etc.)

28 days after fertilization female gives birth to 30-80 young. Sexual maturity is reached after 7-12 months (Ref. 2060).

To compensate for unpredictability of food quality and quantity results also in phyisological adaptations: cave animals are able to survive for long periods without food (Ref. 52994).

Occurs in warm springs and their effluents, canals and weedy ditches, and stream pools (Ref. 5723). Food is mainly detritus (Ref. 36880). Some populations in caves (Ref. 27297).

fisheries: of no interest; aquarium: commercial; bait: occasionally