Thoracochromis pharyngalis

Photo by:   Kim Pedersen

Description

An African cichlid endemic to Lakes Edward and George, and the Kazinga Channel which flows between the two lakes. Unique in that this species played an important role in the adaptive radiation of Victorian cichlids. A CARES vulnerable species.

Category:   Cichlids

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Edward and Lake George

CARES Status:   Vulnerable