Author: (Dybowski, 1862)
FBname: Kessler's gudgeon
Comments: Adults inhabit fast-flowing piedmont rivers with large areas of sand bottom.  They live in groups. Juveniles and adults are active during day. Preyson a variety of benthic invertebrates, usually catching drifting prey.  Spawning occurs in shallow areas over gravel, sand or plant material in fast-flowing water. Gradual decline is expected due to on-going economic development. Are sensitive to organic pollution (Ref. 59043).