Igarapé do Daracua: Shallow Blackwater Habitat in the Middle Rio Negro

Explore the diverse underwater life of this typical shallow-water habitat in the Middle Rio Negro. The tropical, tea-colored waters are home to dozens of popular aquarium species, including the stunning Cardinal Tetra. Underwater video of the unique cichlid-dominated habitat found on a tributary of the lower Rio Negro, Amazonas State, Brazil. Learn more about this unique habitat by visiting and subscribing to Amazonas Magazine