CARES Species Profile:  Thoracochromis pharyngalis

Synonym:   Haplochromis pharyngalis

Description

A cichlid from the Lake Edward system. Feeds on insects, insect larvae, and sometimes molluscs. Females mouthbrood.

CARES Family:   Cichlidae - Lake Victoria

Global Region:   Africa

Distribution:   Lake Edward, Lake George, Kazinga Channel

 

Conservation Status

CARES Classification:  Endangered CARES Assessment Date:  July 15, 2024
IUCN Red List:  Least Concern IUCN Assessment Date:  Sept. 7, 2021