CARES Species Profile:  Limia melanogaster

Description

Livebearer native to Jamaica and Haiti. Found in streams, often near the surface. Feeds on worms, crustaceans, insects, and plant matter.

CARES Family:   Poeciliidae - Livebearers

Global Region:   Central America

Distribution:   Jamaica, Haiti

CARES Classification:  Near Threatened CARES Assessment Date:  July 29, 2024    
IUCN Red List:  Near Threatened   IUCN Assessment Date:  May 11, 2020      
 

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