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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Perugia's limia

Limia perugiae Evermann & Clark, 1906
Max Length
10 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Perugia's limia (Limia perugiae) 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 10 cm. With a trophic level of 2.9, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Limia perugiae
Authority
Evermann & Clark, 1906
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
10 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
32.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
24–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Perugia's limia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Perugia's limia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Perugia's limia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

After 24 days gestation, female gives birth to 10-100 young .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.8 - 7.5; dH range: ? - 30; non-migratory. Tropical; 24°C - 28°C Central America: Dominican Republic.

🌿 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
10cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
24–28°C
pH Range
6.8–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
32.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Evermann & Clark, 1906

🌐 Names & Taxonomy

Language Common Names
🇬🇧English Perugia’s Limia
🇪🇸Spanish Baíta

Scientific Synonyms

Scientific Name Author Year Status
Platypoecilus perugiae Evermann & Clark 1906 Synonym
Poecilia perugiae Evermann & Clark 1906 Synonym

🗺️ Global Occurrence Map

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

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