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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Largetooth limia

Limia grossidens Rivas, 1980
Max Length
3.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Largetooth limia (Limia grossidens) is a ray-finned fish of the family Poeciliidae. It inhabits freshwater waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Limia grossidens
Authority
Rivas, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
3.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
22.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
24–29 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Largetooth limia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Largetooth limia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Largetooth limia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Largetooth limia is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.2 - 7.8; dH range: 10 - 30; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 29°C Central America: restricted to Lake Miragoane, southwestern Haiti.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
3.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–29°C
pH Range
7.2–7.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
22.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rivas, 1980

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Largetooth Limia

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Poecilia grossidens Rivas 1980 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 2 records indexed .

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