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Limia melanogaster (Günther, 1866) Blackbelly limia |
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photo by
Slaboch, R. |
| Family: | Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae | |||
| Max. size: | 4 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5 cm SL (female) | |||
| Environment: | benthopelagic; freshwater; pH range: 7.5 - 8.5; dH range: 20 - 30, non-migratory | |||
| Distribution: | Central America: Jamaica and Haiti. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in streams. Collected near the surface (Ref. 27228). Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects and plant matter (Ref. 7020). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 11 May 2020 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||