Marowijne

The yellow phantom tetra, Hyphessobrycon roseus, is a small characid from Suriname, French Guiana and the Brazilian bank of the Oyapock/Oiapoque. Although popular in the hobby, its identity is somewhat confused, and two colour forms have been traded. It inhabits forest tributaries and igarapés with acidic, brownish water, sandy substrates and leaf litter.