Knodus borki

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

Knodus borki is a species of characin endemic to Peru, [2] 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. [2] It lives in the habitats of rivers, streams, and tributaries. [3]

K. borki reaches about 2 in (5 cm) in length. [3] It is one of several species known by the common name blue tetra. [3]

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. [4]

References

  1. Fernando, E. (2023). "Knodus borki". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2023: e.T178107192A178107196. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2023-1.RLTS.T178107192A178107196.en . Retrieved 14 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Knodus borki Zarske, 2008". Fish Base. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Knodus borki Blue Tetra". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
  4. Christopher Scharpf (17 July 2025). "Family STEVARDIIDAE Gill 1858 (Stevardiids)". The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database. Christopher Scharpf. Retrieved 14 September 2025.