Cyprinidae

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.