Thoracochromis pharyngalis 'Lake Edward'
Aquarist: DragonFlyer
Species: Thoracochromis pharyngalis
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
Aquarist Notes
Collection Point: Lake Edward
Genetic Line: FX 3rd or more Generation
Year Acquired: 2024
Acquired 7 young fish from Peter George at the January PVAS Meeting. In February he gave me an additional 5 younger and smaller smaller. Kept them separate for a while. Now all together and doing well. They grow very quickly.
Species Spawned: Yes
Spawned at 1.5"