Where Does Neon Tetra Live?

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

Where to find Neon Tetra

Water type

freshwater

Depth

Typically found in shallow waters, often near the surface or mid-water column, among submerged vegetation and roots.

Environment

Blackwater and clearwater streams, tributaries, oxbows, and flooded forest areas of the Amazon basin. These environments are characterized by soft, acidic water, often stained with tannins from decaying vegetation, and dense riparian vegetation providing shade and cover.

Geographic range

Native to the western and northern Amazon basin, specifically in the Solimões River (upper Amazon) and its tributaries, as well as the Putumayo River in Peru and Colombia, and the Rio Negro in Brazil.

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