Blotched limia
📖 Overview
Blotched limia (Limia fuscomaculata), first described by Rivas, 1980 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 3.90 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Tropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus. On the IUCN Red List, it is classified as Critically Endangered.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blotched limia is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blotched limia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory. Tropical Central America: Lake Miragoane, southwestern Haiti.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Blotched limia.
🔍 Similar Species
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