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💧 Freshwater Critically Endangered 🌡️ Tropical

Sulfur limia

Limia sulphurophila Rivas, 1980
Max Length
3.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Sulfur limia (Limia sulphurophila), first described by Rivas, 1980 is a tiny fish in the family Poeciliidae (order Cyprinodontiformes). Adults typically reach 3.90 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.

Scientific Name
Limia sulphurophila
Authority
Rivas, 1980
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
CR
Max Length
3.9 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
23–28 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Sulfur limia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Sulfur 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: 7.0 - 7.7; dH range: 10 - 30; non-migratory. Tropical; 23°C - 28°C Central America: Dominican Republic.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Migration
Non-migratory
Trophic Level
3±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00851 × L3.15 (TL)
Max TL
3.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–28°C
pH Range
7–7.7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Critically Endangered
Assessment Date
2020

📊 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
Rivas, 1980

🦠 Common Diseases

The following diseases are known to affect Sulfur limia.

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