Thoracochromis pharyngalis

Aquarist: DragonFlyer

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:   Lake Edward

Genetic Line:   FX 3rd or more Generation

Year Acquired:   2024

Acquired 7 young fish from Peter George at the January 2024 PVAS Meeting. In February he gave me an additional 5 smaller fry. Kept them separate for a couple of months to get them closer in size. Now all together and doing well. Breeding regularly. Striking how different the males can look depending on their status in the colony. They grow very quickly.

Species Spawned:   Yes

Spawned at 1.5"

Have Reared Fry?   Yes

East to rear on BBS.

Young fish available?   Yes