Where Does Black Spot Tetra Live?

Black Spot Tetra lives in specific habitats. Knowing where to look helps you find and identify it.

Where to find Black Spot Tetra

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow, slow-moving waters near the banks.

Environment

Blackwater and clearwater streams, tributaries, and flooded forest areas. Often associated with dense vegetation, submerged roots, and leaf litter. The water is typically soft and acidic.

Geographic range

South America, specifically the lower Amazon basin in Brazil, particularly in the states of Pará and Amapá. Type locality is the Rio Guamá basin.

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