Tvarnun simon
📖 Overview
Feeds on phytoplankton, higher plants and, to a lesser extent, zooplankton. Spawning season is from March to August and each specimen spawns at least 2-3 times during that period .
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Physical description for Tvarnun simon is currently being compiled.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Tvarnun simon is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
Also exhibit biparental care by mouthbrooding .
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
🌿 Ecology
phytoplankton, higher plants and, to a lesser extent, zooplankton
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
🛡️ Conservation Assessment
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | Short Jaw Tristramella |
| 🇫🇮Finnish | jordanintilapia |
| 🌍HEB | טברנון כנרתן |
Scientific Synonyms
| Scientific Name | Author | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromis magdalenae | Lortet | 1883 | Synonym |
| Chromis simonis | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Tilapia magdalenae | Lortet | 1883 | Synonym |
| Tilapia simonis | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Tristramella intermedia | Steinitz & Ben-Tuvia | 1959 | Synonym |
| Tristramella magdalenae | Lortet | 1883 | Synonym |
| Tristramella magdelainae | Lortet | 1883 | Synonym |
| Tristramella simonis intermedia | Steinitz & Ben-Tuvia | 1959 | Synonym |
| Tristramella simonis magdalenae | Lortet | 1883 | Synonym |
| Tristramella simonis simonis | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
| Tritamella simonis | Günther | 1864 | Synonym |
🦠 Common Diseases
The following diseases are known to affect Tvarnun simon.
🔍 Similar Species
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 7 records indexed .
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