Cirrhinus rubirostris

Cirrhinus rubirostris

Red snout grazing algae in Myanmar currents

Tropical
Regional distribution
Freshwater fish
Southeast Asia
Fusiform
Medium
Tropical fish

Cirrhinus rubirostris is a species of cyprinid fish endemic to the Tenasserim River basin in southeastern Myanmar. It grows to 17.2 cm (6.8 in) SL. It is fished for local consumption, and sold on small local markets.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Minnows, Carps, and Loaches
Family: Cyprinidae
Genus: Cirrhinus
Maximum length: 17.2 cm
Water: Freshwater
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Asia: known only from the Tenasserim River basin of southeastern Myanmar.
Conservation status: DDData Deficient

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