This species is predominantly located at low altitudes, except in the area around Korumburra where it can be found at altitudes of up to 350 m. Its habitat is typically creeks 1.5 - 2 m wide, and up to 0.5 m deep (at mean level), with vertical banks at least 0.5 m high. The burrows are found in close proximity to the junction of the bank and the creek (Suter 1977). This species is able to occupy a wide variety of habitats, and is generally found in lowland, coastal regions. On the Bass Strait islands, this species is mainly found in lowland swampy areas. The largest male found was 32.6 mm carapace length, and mature females ranged from 16.6 mm to 30 mm carapace length (Horwitz 1990).