Once a member of the Megalamphodus genus, the Red Phantom Tetra is now categorized in the Hyphessobrycon genus. This is mentioned only to alleviate any possible confusion you may experience when searching for this fish by the scientific name – as you may encounter both. These fish often exhibit an overall reddish hue on their bodies and fins. Most specimens have a round black spot just behind the gills and many have a black band bordered in white on the dorsal fin. Red Phantom Tetras are native to South America where they are primarily found in the Columbian portion of the Rio Orinoco drainage basin. These fish tend to inhabit forested areas and slow-moving tributaries off the main river channel.