Species guide
How to catch Shortfin tandan
Neosilurus brevidorsalis
freshwatergame fishPlotosidae
The Shortfin tandan is a small freshwater catfish known for its elongated body and relatively short fins. It thrives in varied freshwater habitats, from lakes and swamps to turbid backwaters and clear tributaries. This species is an active predator feeding on a variety of small aquatic animals.
Where they live
Found in freshwater lakes, swamps, rivers, turbid backwaters, and clear flowing tributaries across Asia and Oceania.
Typical size
Up to about 20 cm
What they eat
- insects
- prawns
- mollusks
- small crayfish
Best baits
- insect larvae
- small prawns
- worms
Best lures
- small soft plastics
- jigs
- live bait rigs
How to fish for them
- bottom fishing
- bait fishing near cover
- light lure casting
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