| Citation | Weber, C., R. Covain and S. Fisch-Muller, 2012, Identity of Hypostomus plecostomus (Linnaeus, 1758), with an overview of Hypostomus species from the Guianas (Teleostei: Siluriformes: Loricariidae).. Cybium 36(1):195-227. |
| Ref. | Weber, C., R. Covain and S. Fisch-Muller, 2012 |
| Page | 210;fig.4-5,7A,8A-B,10;tab.1,3 |
| Named Used as Valid | Hypostomus plecostomus |
| Comment | |
| Locality | Suriname, NRM 32 (lectotype). |
| Distribution | Guianas (coastal region from the Oyapock River basin to the Essequibo River basin). |
| Quote | Synonymy of Hypostomus ventromaculatus Boeseman, 1968. inhabits the lower part of rivers still under tide influence, characterized by a quiet flowing water and muddy substrate, and swamps |