Limia sulphurophila Rivas, 1980
Sulfur limia
Limia sulphurophila
photo by Coletti, T.

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  3.92 cm SL (male/unsexed); 4.27 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; pH range: 7 - 7.69999980926514; dH range: 10 - 30, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: Dominican Republic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in sulfur spring.
IUCN Red List Status: Critically Endangered (CR); Date assessed: 20 May 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known only from the type locality: Balneario (spa) La Zursa, sulfur spring 5 km west northwest of Duverge, Province Independencia (Ref. 13498). Also Ref. 26855, 78716.


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