Limia caymanensis Rivas & Fink, 1970
Grand Cayman limia
Limia caymanensis
photo by Karma Farm Aquatics

Family:  Poeciliidae (Poeciliids), subfamily: Poeciliinae
Max. size:  2.82 cm SL (male/unsexed); 3.18 cm SL (female)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater; brackish, non-migratory
Distribution:  Central America: endemic to Grand Cayman Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Inhabits brackish water in mangrove coastal lagoons and fresh water in limestone depressions.
IUCN Red List Status: Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 06 May 2020 (B1b(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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