Knodus borki

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Knodus borki
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Order: Characiformes
Family: Characidae
Genus: Knodus
Species:
K. borki
Binomial name
Knodus borki
Zarske, 2008

Knodus borki is a species of characin endemic to Peru, [1] where it is found in the vicinity of Iquitos. It is found in a freshwater environment within a benthopelagic depth range. This species is native to a tropical environment. [1] It lives in the habitats of rivers, streams, and tributaries. [2]

K. borki reaches about 2 in (5 cm) in length. [2] It is one of several species known by the common name blue tetra. [2]

Named in honor of German aquarist Dieter Bork, “who has contributed much to the development of aquariology as a dedicated aquarium friend (breeder, author and photographer)”; he also supplied the type specimen. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Knodus borki Zarske, 2008". Fish Base. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 "Knodus borki Blue Tetra". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  3. Christopher Scharpf & Kenneth J. Lazara (22 September 2018). "Order CHARACIFORMES: Family CHARACIDAE: Subfamily STEVARDIINAE + Incertae sedis". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara. Retrieved 10 March 2021.