Yellow phantom tetra
Megalamphodus roseus
Adult yellow phantom tetras live in calm, shaded streams and flooded forest waters of northern South America. They feed on small aquatic invertebrates, insect larvae, and organic matter collected from the water column. Adults are recognized by their soft yellow-pink sheen and contrasting dark patch behind the gill cover.
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- Yellow phantom tetra