Schizodon knerii is a species of freshwater ray-finned fish belonging to the family Anostomidae, the toothed headstanders. This species is found in South America.
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 standard length.
Schizodon knerii is endemic to the São Francisco River basin, Brazil.