Atlantic Molly

Scientific Name: Poecilia Mexicana

A baby molly is known as a fry and can live up to 5 years. The fry needs to be protected from other fish because adult fish tend to eat them as soon as they are born.

Sunset Zoo's Atlantic Mollies reside in the Wild Wonders room inside the Nature Exploration Center.

  • Size:
    • Length: males 3 inches; females 5 inches
  • Diet: Omnivores
  • Habitat: Freshwater native to Mexico and Central America

Conservation Status

Listed as Least Concern

Atlantic Molly