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Paricelinus hopliticus Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889 Thornback sculpin |
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NOAA / NMFS |
| Family: | Jordaniidae (Longfin sculpins) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | demersal; marine; depth range - 183 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific: Hecate Strait, northern British Columbia to northwest of Cortez Bank, southern California, USA. | |||
| Diagnosis: | Dorsal spines (total): 12-13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19-19; Anal spines: 0-0; Anal soft rays: 23-23. Caudal fin almost truncate. | |||
| Biology: | Mostly found on rocky bottom. Occurs from near shore to 183 m. Rare. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||