Author: (Günther, 1867)
FBname: Shortfin tandan
Comments: Occurs in lakes, swamps and rivers, including turbid backwaters and clear, flowing tributaries (Ref. 2847).  Inhabits bottom of warm, clear, flowing streams; also lives in billabongs and flooded lagoons (Ref. 44894).  Feeds on insects, prawns, mollusks and small crayfish (Ref. 5259, 44894).  Reaches sexual maturity at about 12 centimeters (Ref. 44894).