Leporinus copelandii Steindachner, 1875

Distribution.

Rio Paraíba do Sul and rio Doce basins, Brazil.

Diagnosis.

Leporinus copelandii differs from its congeners by having three rounded or slightly rectangular spots conspicuously distributed in median line of the body, respectively below dorsal fin, below adipose fin and at the end of caudal peduncle; and all fins presenting reddish color.