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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Tropical

Venezuela Molly

Limia heterandria Regan, 1913
Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Overview information for Venezuela Molly is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Limia heterandria
Authority
Regan, 1913
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Water Temp
26–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Venezuela Molly is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Venezuela Molly is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Venezuela Molly is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Produces 10 to 50 young after a gestation period of about 28 days.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Tropical; 26°C - 28°C South America: Venezuela.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01047 × L3.14 (TL)
Max TL
3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
26–28°C
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Regan, 1913

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Poecilia heterandria Regan 1913 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .

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