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💧 Freshwater Data Deficient 🐠 Aquarium 🌡️ Tropical

Few-rayed limia

Limia pauciradiata Rivas, 1980
Max Length
3.5 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Few-rayed limia (Limia pauciradiata), first described by Rivas, 1980 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 3.50 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 Data Deficient.The species is kept in the aquarium hobby. Care requirements and behaviour align broadly with other Poeciliidae kept in the hobby.

Scientific Name
Limia pauciradiata
Authority
Rivas, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
DD
Max Length
3.5 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
27.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
23–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Few-rayed limia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Few-rayed limia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Viviparous 🤰 Viviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
Internal

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 7.2 - 7.8; dH range: 10 - 30; non-migratory. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C Central America: known only from Grand Riviere du Nord, northeastern Haiti.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
2.9±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
3.5cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–28°C
pH Range
7.2–7.8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Data Deficient
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
27.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Rivas, 1980

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