Hypostomus laplatae (Eigenmann, 1907)
Hypostomus laplatae
photo by Petersen, P.

Family:  Loricariidae (Armored catfishes), subfamily: Hypostominae
Max. size:  69 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  demersal; freshwater
Distribution:  South America: La Plata River basin.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Specimens obtained from two rivers, primarily sandy substrates and found in oxygenated waters (5.4-7.4 mg/l) with moderate current.; water turbidity 260-392 NTU, conductivity 543 -2,435 μS/cm, pH 7.8-8.1,and temperature 15.3 - 20.4°C (Ref. 121236).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 November 2020 (B1ab(iii)+2ab(iii)) Ref. (130435)
Threat to humans:  harmless


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