Tiburon Peninsula limia (Limia dominicensis)

Scientific name: Limia dominicensis Valenciennes, 1846

The Tiburon Peninsula limia (Limia dominicensis) is a freshwater fish of the family Poeciliidae. In the aquarium it needs water at 24–28°C (75–82°F). Native range: Central America, Haiti and Dominican Republic.

Tiburon Peninsula limia care at a glance

Temperature
24–28°C (75–82°F)

Biology

Prefers small shallow flowing waters and adjacent marshy areas rich in vegetation.

Source: FishBase, licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

Species facts

Scientific name
Limia dominicensis
Family
Poeciliidae (Poeciliids)
Order
Cyprinodontiformes (Live bearers, Killifishes and Rivulines)
Class
Actinopterygii (Ray-finned fishes)
Maximum length
2.6
Environment
Freshwater;; pH range: 6.0 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 20 demersal; non-migratory
Climate
Tropical
Distribution
Central America: Haiti and Dominican Republic.
Conservation status (IUCN)
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
Uses
Aquarium: commercial
Resilience
High, minimum population doubling time less than 15 months (Preliminary K or Fecundity.)

Sources

Taxonomy, distribution and biology data: FishBase (Froese, R. and D. Pauly, eds.), licensed CC BY-NC 4.0.

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