| Family: |
Cichlidae (Cichlids), subfamily: Pseudocrenilabrinae |
| Max. size: |
25 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthopelagic; freshwater |
| Distribution: |
Asia: Lakes Tiberias and Muzairib in the Jordan system. Has apparently disappeared from Lake Hula. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
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 (Ref. 13609). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 January 2013 (B1ab(i,ii,iii,iv)+2ab(i,ii,iii,iv)) Ref. (130435)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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