Hypostomus spiniger, sometimes known as the spiny plated pleco, is a disputed species of catfish in the family Loricariidae with a complex history of classification.
Hypostomus regani is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the basins of the Paraná River, the Paraguay River, and the Uruguay River. The species reaches 41 cm SL and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus ternetzi is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the basins of the Paraná River, the Paraguay River, and the Uruguay River. The species reaches 34.3 cm in total length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather. It is known to spawn by excavating nests in stream banks in which eggs are deposited.
Hypostomus arecuta is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is a freshwater fish native to South America, where it occurs in the Paraná River in Argentina.
Hypostomus gymnorhynchus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in coastal drainages of French Guiana, ranging from the Oyapock to the Maroni basin. It is a rheophilic species that occurs in shallow, sunny rapids with strong currents and rocky substrates. While the species can reach 26.6 cm in standard length, it rarely exceeds 20 cm.
Hypostomus aspilogaster, known as the Jacuhy pleco, is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the drainage basins of the Uruguay River and the Lagoa dos Patos. The species reaches 26.5 cm in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus auroguttatus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Paraíba do Sul basin in large rapids with rocky substrates. The species reaches 34 cm in total length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather. It is reportedly possible that the name Hypostomus auroguttatus is a senior synonym of Hypostomus luetkeni due to supposed confusion involving type localities, meaning that a new name may be necessary for H. auroguttatus auctorum multorum.
Hypostomus hemicochliodon is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Amazon River basin in Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru, as well as the Rio Negro and Orinoco drainage basins in Venezuela. The species reaches 36.2 cm in total length, can weigh up to at least 510 g, and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus iheringii is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it is occurs in the Paraná River drainage basin, being known from the Tietê River basin as well as the Corumbá River, where it is syntopic with Hypostomus ancistroides, H. denticulatus, H. heraldoi, H. margaritifer, and H. regani. The species reaches 11.6 cm in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus isbrueckeri is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the middle and upper Uruguay River basin. The species reaches 30.8 cm in total length, can weigh up to at least 285 g, and is believed to be a facultative air-breather. Its specific epithet, isbrueckeri, presumably honors Isaäc J. H. Isbrücker, a Dutch ichthyologist known for his contributions to the study of loricariid catfish.
Hypostomus luteomaculatus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Uruguay River basin in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. The species reaches 28 cm in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus margaritifer is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the upper and middle Paraná River basin. The species reaches 33 cm (13 in) in total length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather. It is known to be syntopic with other loricariid species in the genus Hypostomus, including Hypostomus ancistroides, H. denticulatus, H. heraldoi, H. iheringii, and H. regani.
Hypostomus microstomus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the middle Paraná River basin in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. The species reaches 24 cm in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus pospisili is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it is known only from Venezuela. The species is believed to be a facultative air-breather. A 2003 taxonomic review conducted by Jonathan W. Armbruster of Auburn University listed Hypostomus pospisili as a synonym of Hypostomus hondae, although multiple sources recognize H. pospisili as a distinct species.
Hypostomus pyrineusi is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it reportedly occurs in the Madeira River basin in Brazil. The species reaches 26 cm in total length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus roseopunctatus is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Uruguay River basin in the Río de la Plata system in Argentina and Brazil. The species reaches 43.3 cm in total length, can weigh up to at least 796 g, and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus surinamensis is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Suriname River basin in Suriname, with its specific epithet indicating both the country and river system it can be found in. The species reaches 16.5 cm in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus tapanahoniensis is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Maroni basin in Suriname. The species reaches 17 cm in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus tietensis is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Tietê River basin in Brazil, for which it is named. The species reaches reaches 12.5 cm in standard length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
Hypostomus wuchereri is a species of catfish in the family Loricariidae. It is native to South America, where it occurs in the Paraguaçu River basin in Brazil. The species reaches 35 cm in total length and is believed to be a facultative air-breather.
