 Additionally, the fish is found very close to the sea in the Merri River and the Darlot/Fitzroy River systems in western Victoria.Mainly inhabits lowland to foothill reaches of a diverse number of stream types including clear to turbid, medium to large wide rivers, smaller () gently to faster flowing creeks as well as anabranches, billabongs and occasionally wetlands.Juveniles are often found in shallow riffle zones around the edges of pools with adults in deeper pools and more open areas.