Knodus borki

Knodus borki
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Actinopterygii
Division: Teleostei
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, 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. It lives in the habitats of rivers, streams, and tributaries.

K. borki reaches about 2 in (5.1 cm) in length. It is one of several species known by the common name "blue tetra".

It is named in honor of German aquarist Dieter Bork, who "contributed much to the development of aquariology as a dedicated aquarium friend (breeder, author and photographer)"; he also supplied the type specimen.

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.