[4] It inhabits tropical marine and brackish waters in the Indo-western Pacific region, including the Mozambique Channel, Myanmar, Indonesia and southern China.

It dwells at a depth range of 20 to 50 m (66 to 164 ft).

It reaches a maximum total length of 30 cm (12 in), but more commonly reaches a TL of 19 cm (7.5 in).

[3] The diet of the veined catfish includes finfish and benthic crustaceans.

[5] It is of commercial interest to fisheries; it is generally marketed fresh.