The Benthophilus kessleri lives in the demersal, freshwater, depth range 64 - 75 m environment.
Benthophilus kessleri is a species that may be rare in the Northern Caspian (only a single record is known). See ecoregion 452. Benthophilus leobergius, compared to B. granulosus, has few, sparse small bony granules and large, thorny platelets on its head and body. More