Author: (Kner, 1853)
Remark: Species redescribed by le Bail et al. (2000).
Comments: Lives on sandy bottom where it feeds on worms and micro-crustaceans.  Mature males develop a huge labial veil and teeth with spoon-shaped crow (versus pointed ones in females and juveniles).  Unlike most Loricariidae, they don't have well developed odontodes on the snout and pectoral fins.  During reproduction, the males bear a cluster of eggs fixed to their lips, which they provide with ventilation during movement.  About one week after hatching, the alevins leave their parent's protection (Ref. 35381).