Author: (Canestrini, 1867)
FBname: Arno goby
Remark: Needs a taxonomic reference.
Comments: Found only in freshwater, in shallow, well vegetated shores of small to medium-size streams with moderate flow (over pebble beds, Ref. 26100).  Spawns from the first time at 1 year; in May to June; females may repeat spawning during this season.  Adhesive eggs deposited between stones, shells and aquatic plants and males guard the eggs until hatching.  When spawning and defending the nest, males produce sounds (Ref. 59043).  Exhibits territoriality during breeding season.  Feeds on a wide variety of invertebrates.  A short-lived species which is threatened due to habitat destruction and pollution.  (Ref. 26100).