It is likely to occur in rocky bottoms over a range of depths (Ref. 90118). The stomach contents of three specimens include fish eggs, remains of a single platythelphusid crab, and insect larvae (Ref. 90118).
- Wright, J.J. and R.M. Bailey 2012 Systematic revision of the formerly monotypic genus Tanganikallabes (Siluriformes: Clariidae). Zool. J. Linn. Soc. 165:121-142. (Ref. 90118) http://www.fishbase.org/references/FBRefSummary.php?id=90118&speccode=66558