Microphysogobio Exilicauda (Microphysogobio exilicauda), first described by Jiang & Zhang, 2013 is a small fish in the family Gobionidae (order Cypriniformes). Adults typically reach 7.10 cm in maximum length. It inhabits freshwater systems including rivers, streams, and lakes. It occurs in Subtropical waters. It is broadly omnivorous, taking invertebrates, plant matter, and detritus.
Dorsal soft rays (total): 8; Anal soft rays: 88. Huigobio exilicauda differs from H. chenhsienensis by the possession of a slender caudal peduncle (depth 6.8-7.8 vs. 9.0-10.5% of SL; length 17.1-19.5 vs. 13.9-16.3% of SL) and a narrower interorbital space than eye diameter, with width 23.0-27.2 (vs. 28.5-37.4) % of HL .: elongated.
Behavioural data for Microphysogobio Exilicauda is currently being reviewed.
Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical
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