Anostomidae

Anostomus brevior

Anostomus brevior

Head down swimmers graze algae in strong currents

• Tropical
• Southern Hemisphere
• Regional distribution
• Freshwater fish
• South America
• Small
• Tropical fish

Anostomus brevior is a freshwater fish of South America. The species occupies freshwater habitats. The species reaches a recorded maximum of 12 cm.