L. fasciatus is native to the Amazon Basin in South America, but has been introduced into the US states of Florida and Hawaii.

[5] L. fasciatus is yellow with black stripes, frequently also exhibiting orange markings on the head and tail fin.

[5] Leporinus fasciatus is tropical freshwater species, native to the rivers and flooded forests of South America.

[5] L. fasciatus has also been recorded in the US states of Florida and Hawaii, probably introduced accidentally as a result of aquarium releases.

[1] In captivity, L. fasciatus can eat algae, vegetative matter, and flake food in addition to the worms, insects, and crustaceans it would catch in the wild.