Found in small clear water stream (2-3 m wide and 0.5-2 m depth), with preserved riparian vegetation, swift water current, and bottom composed mainly of sand and dead leaves .
This species can be distinguished from its congeners by the following set of characters: short mesethmoid; very reduced posterior laminar expansion of infraorbital 2, not in contact with compound pterotic; 2-3 longitudinal black stripes on flanks; no oblique or vertical black blotch across the eye; anterior portion of dorsal fin with sparse black chromatophores, not forming any conspicuous pattern; and ventral surface of trunk naked or covered by sparse platelets .: short and / or deep; Cross section: oval.
Behavioural data for Hoplisoma Pavanelliae is currently being reviewed.
Diet information for Hoplisoma Pavanelliae is currently being compiled.
Reproduction data for Hoplisoma Pavanelliae is currently being compiled.
Freshwater; demersal; depth range 0 - 2 m . Tropical South America: Brazil.
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