Aquarist Species

Common Name: Humpback Limia, Black Bar Limia

Description: Livebearer native to Haiti. Found schooling over a variety of bottom types, with young hiding in vegetation.

Category: Livebearers

Global Region: Central America

Distribution: Lake Miragoâne

CARES Classification: Critically Endangered

Photo of aquarist's species:

Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain

Year Acquired: 2025

Aquabid 2025

Spawning notes:

Species Spawned: Yes

10 gallon, no heater, bare bottom. Lots of plants for the fry to hide in. Can leave fry in with adults as long as they are well fed.

Have Reared Fry? Yes

10 gallon, no heater, bare bottom. Lots of plants for the fry to hide in. Can leave fry in with adults as long as they are well fed.

Young fish available? Yes