The Leporinus copelandii lives in the benthopelagic, freshwater environment.
as Leporinus copelandii Steindachner 1875 - (Garavello & Britski in Reis et al. 2003:74 ). Current status: Valid as Leporinus copelandii Steindachner 1875 Anostomidae. Distribution: Paraíba do Sul and Doce River basins, Brazil. Habitat: freshwater. More
species Leporinus copelandii and Cyphocharax gilberti, and presence of introduced species such as Cichla monoculus and Tilapia rendalli are indications of antropic effects in the fish community. More
Piava-vermelha in Portuguese (Português)