Where Does Lemon Tetra Live?

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

Where to find Lemon Tetra

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow to moderate depths of slow-moving waters.

Environment

Native to clearwater and blackwater tributaries, streams, and floodplains of the Amazon Basin. They prefer areas with dense vegetation, submerged roots, and leaf litter, which provide cover and foraging opportunities. Water parameters in their natural habitat are typically soft and acidic.

Geographic range

South America, specifically the Tapajós River basin in Brazil.

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