VUVulnerable
Sail-fin Molly
Poecilia velifera
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest - Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· majorWetlands (inland)· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protection
Other threatened species in POECILIIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sail-fin Molly classified as Vulnerable?
Sail-fin Molly is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Sail-fin Molly live?
Sail-fin Molly occurs in Brazil, Colombia, Israel, Mexico, Peru, and Singapore (plus 3 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Sail-fin Molly?
The main threats to Sail-fin Molly are 1.1, 4.1, 5.3, and 9.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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