Author: Zawadzki, Weber & Pavanelli, 2010
Comments: Found in rio Cuiabá of the upper rio Paraguay basin characterized by turbid water, rocky with sand substrate, and variable remnant riparian vegetation.  Occurs syntopically with <i>Hypostomus boulengeri</i>, <i>H. cochliodon</i>, <i>H. latifrons</i>, <i>H. latirostris</i>, <i>H. regani</i> and another putative undescribed species of <i>Hypostomus</i> (Ref. 85849).