Author: Weber & Montoya-Burgos, 2002
Remark: 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 AJ318350). Biology: collected in transparent water, substrate composed by large rocks on fine sand, clay or shingle. No aquatic vegetation but leaves and dead woods. Water characteristics: depth of water: 20-200 mm., temperature 25-26°.
Comments: Found in clear water, with large rocks on fine sand, clay or shingle bottom; no aquatic vegetation but with leaves and dead wood (Ref. 36817).