Knodus borki explained

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.[1] It lives in the habitats of rivers, streams, and tributaries.

K. borki reaches about 2 in (5 cm) in length. 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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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Knodus borki Zarske, 2008. Fish Base. 19 October 2013.
  2. Web site: Knodus borki Blue Tetra. Seriously Fish. 19 October 2013.
  3. Web site: Order CHARACIFORMES: Family CHARACIDAE: Subfamily STEVARDIINAE + Incertae sedis . 10 March 2021 . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . amp . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 22 September 2018 . 14 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140414172338/http://www.etyfish.org/characiformes7/ . dead .