Author: Walsh, de Bragança & van der Zee, 2022
Comments: <i>Plataplochilus eliasi</i> is found in very shallow, clear-water creeks over diverse substrate types consisting of boulders, cobbles and pebbles with <i>Anubias sp.</i> and overhanging vegetation (Ref. 125987). It appears to have a strong preference for fast-flowing stream sections on steep slopes (Ref. 125987).