Author: (Macleay, 1879)
FBname: Freshwater herring
Comments: It occurs in clear, moderately fast-flowing streams, as well as in quiet backwaters, estuaries, and in the sea ( Ref. 5259, 44894).  Also found in sluggish lowland rivers (Ref. 44894).   A schooling species and appears diadromous.  A fast swimming, shoal-forming species.  Nothing much is known of its biology, although it may have a catadromous life cycle.  Downstream migration to estuaries, presumably for spawning, has been reported in winter months (July-August).  Feeds on worms, small crustaceans and insects (Ref. 44894).  Breeds in estuaries in July to August.  Taken in nets during the spawning season; will also take bait.