Inhabits rapid and rocky pools of large and medium-sized rivers (Ref. 12693). Feeds on insects (Ref. 4833), small fishes, frogs and shrimps (Ref. 1479). Breeds in rivers prior to the beginning of the annual flood season. Marketed fresh. Important as a food fish, but the meat spoils rapidly and can cause illness (Ref. 12693). Reported length of 200 cm (Ref. 4537) is incorrect (Maurice Kottelat, pers. comm. with hint to Roberts 1982 (not seen).