Author: Hancock, 1828
FBname: Armored catfish
Remark: Last redescription and biology in Le Bail et al. (2000:260). Mitochondrial D-loop sequences used in a molecular phylogeny of <i>Hypostomus</i> and related genera by Montoya-Burgos and Weber (in press, fig 2; EMBL/GenBank AJ318362 to AJ318364). Biology: Seems to be the unique species of <i>Hypostomus</i> living in brackish waters.
Comments: A permanent resident of esturial and littoral area (Ref. 90186); in coastal areas and brackish waters of the lower reaches of rivers.  Can be caught along the banks with muddy bottom occupied by plants like <i>Laguncularia racemosa</i>, <i>Avicennia germinans</i> and <i>Rhizophora mangle</i> Ref. 35381).  Benthic (Ref. 58302). As part of its reproductive behavior, excavates and creates burrows for egg laying (Ref. 82067).