Cuban Humpback

[andy_barn]

Just been to Maidenhead aquatics (Wyevale in Northampton) and they have Cuban Humpbacks (no latin name on the tank though) - Described as livebearers. About 1inch in size the female (I guess as they have a dark belly a bit like a female guppy when its about to pop fry) was fairly plain and the male top fin was yellowy/green with a tail a bit like a platty. Quite attractive/interesting/inquisative fish.

Does anyone know about these or have any information on them.

Thank you
Andy

 

[Disco]

did you ask the shop maybe they can give you a latin name.

 

[dwarfgourami]

Could it be the humpback limia, limia nigrofasciata? 2.75 in. (7 cms); old males develop a prominent humpback; hardwater fish; like to be in groups; like a vegetable element in their diet.

 

[andy_barn]

did you ask the shop maybe they can give you a latin name.

Going back tomorrow to ask. Will keep you informed.
Cheers

 

[andy_barn]

Mystery solved - they are limia nigrofasciata. Have one male and two females now so hope they will do ok.

Thanks for your help
Cheers

 

[dwarfgourami]

Ooh, keep us updated. I am very interested in limias, so would like to hear what you think of them.