They prefer a slightly cold environment of about 7–10 °C. The optimum temperature is also said to be 9–13 °C. It has a temperature tolerance of 0–25 °C according to one source, or 5–20 °C according to another. It is able to tolerate a large range of salinities, from 18.7–41.0 ppt., and can survive in estuaries. It has been found at a maximum depth of 220m.
