Knodus borki
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| 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 | |
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]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Knodus borki Zarske, 2008". Fish Base. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Knodus borki Blue Tetra". Seriously Fish. Retrieved 19 October 2013.
- Froese, Rainer and Pauly, Daniel, eds. (2011). "Knodus borki" in FishBase. October 2011 version.
- Blue tetra is not Boehlkea fredcochui, says scientist
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