Hopliancistrus

Hopliancistrus is a small genus of suckermouth armored catfishes native to Brazil. All species are found in Pará state, but H. xavante also ranges into Mato Grosso.

Species

There are currently five recognized species in this genus:

The generic name alludes to ὅπλον "hóplon" meaning armour or shield, appended to Ancistrus, which is the type species of Ancistrini.