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💧 Freshwater Near Threatened 🌡️ Tropical

Striped limia

Limia zonata Nichols, 1915
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Max Length
3 cm
Max Weight
—
Lifespan
—
Trophic Level
3
Depth
—
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Typical Length
—
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Striped limia is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Limia zonata
Authority
Nichols, 1915
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
NT
Max Length
3 cm
Trophic Level
3
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
17.00/100
Migration
Non-migratory
Water Temp
22–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Striped limia is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Striped limia is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Striped limia is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

After about 30-40 days gestation, female gives birth to 12-30 young.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.8 - 7.5; dH range: 5 - 18; non-migratory. Tropical; 22°C - 25°C Central America: San Juan River in eastern Hispaniola Island.

🌿 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
3cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
22–25°C
pH Range
6.8–7.5
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Near Threatened
Assessment Date
2020

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
17.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Nichols, 1915

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