Ornate limia
📖 Overview
Ornate limia (Limia ornata), first described by Regan, 1913 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 4.00 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.The species is a species of conservation concern.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Ornate limia is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Ornate limia is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; demersal; non-migratory. Tropical Central America: endemic to Lake Miragoane, southwestern Haiti.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | ornate limia |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Ornate limia.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 1 records indexed .
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