Aquarist Species: Thoracochromis pharyngalis
Aquarist: Monty
Species Profile: Thoracochromis pharyngalis
Species 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
Aquarist Notes
Photo of aquarist's species:
Collection Point: Kazinga Channel, Uganda
Genetic Line: Aquarium Strain
Year Acquired: 2025
Somewhat more aggressive over territory than other Lake Victoria basin cichlids.
Spawning notes:
Species Spawned: Yes
Have Reared Fry? Yes
Easily fed on baby brine. Stripped 52 fry from female on 11/06/2025.