Blackbelly limia
📖 Overview
Found in streams. Collected near the surface . Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Blackbelly limia is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Blackbelly limia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
Diet information for Blackbelly limia is currently being compiled.
🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Blackbelly limia is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 20 - 30; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 28°C Central America: Jamaica and Haiti.
🌿 Ecology
worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🍽️ Edibility & Flavour
"Blackbelly limia is an edible species."
- Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
- Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
- Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
- Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
- Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
- Cloudy or sunken eyes
- Strong fishy or ammonia odour
- Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
- Discoloured or dry flesh
⚡ Nutrition
Detailed nutritional data for Blackbelly limia is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.
🔬 Mercury Safety
Mercury data for Blackbelly limia has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.
🌿 Sustainability
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebistes melanogaster | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
| Poecilia melanogaster | Günther | 1866 | Synonym |
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 6 records indexed .
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