Schizodon knerii is a fish in the family Anostomidae from South America.

[1][2] Named in honor of ichthyologist Rudolf Kner (1810-1869), who studied anostomid fishes.

Kner was describer Steindachner’s teacher and friend.

Schizodon knerii can grow to 23.5 cm (9.3 in) standard length.

Schizodon knerii is endemic to the São Francisco River basin, Brazil.