| Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae |
| 23.61 cm SL (male/unsexed) |
|
demersal |
| South America: Rio Corumbá and rio Grande drainages of the upper rio Paraná basin in Brazil. |
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Dorsal spines (total): 1-1; Dorsal soft rays (total): 7-7; Anal spines: 1-1; Anal soft rays: 4-4. Differs from all other species of the genus, except Hypostomus albopunctatus, by having the pectoral fin spine length equal to or smaller than the pelvic-fin spine. Can be differentiated from Hypostomus albopunctatus by the presence of roundish dark spots on body and fins (vs. pale), and generally having more premaxillary, 39-59 per ramus (Ref. 79067). |
| Occurs in turbid water and rocky substrate with sand (Ref. 79067). Syntopic with Hypostomus ancistroides, Hypostomus iheringii, Hypostomus margaritifer, and Hypostomus regani (Ref. 79067). |
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Not Evaluated
(Ref. 96402)
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| harmless |
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