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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]

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

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]

References

• Froese, Rainer; Pauly, Daniel (eds.) (2011). "Knodus borki" in FishBase. October 2011 version.
• Blue tetra is not Boehlkea fredcochui, says scientist

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