Limia nigrofasciata Regan, 1913
Blackbarred limia
photo by Slaboch, R.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  5.2 cm SL (male/unsexed); 5.1 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 8; dH range: 9 - 19, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: Haiti.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Occurs usually in large schools over a variety of bottom types. Young hide in vegetation.
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 02 June 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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