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💧 Freshwater 🌡️ Subtropical

Microphysogobio Exilicauda

Microphysogobio exilicauda Jiang & Zhang, 2013
Max Length
7.1 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.2
Depth
-
Climate
Subtropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

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.

Scientific Name
Microphysogobio exilicauda
Authority
Jiang & Zhang, 2013
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Subtropical
Body Shape
Elongated
Max Length
7.1 cm
Trophic Level
3.2
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
24.00/100
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

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.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Microphysogobio Exilicauda is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

aquatic invertebrates
small fish
algae
detritus

🥚 Reproduction

🐣 Oviparous
Spawning Season
spring
Spawn Location
Substrate
Fertilization
External

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic. Subtropical

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.2±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.00603 × L3.12 (TL)
Max TL
7.1cm
Dorsal Rays
8
Anal Rays
88

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
24.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.2
Predator
Body Shape
Elongated
Climate Zone
Subtropical
Described By
Jiang & Zhang, 2013

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