Paricelinus hopliticus Eigenmann & Eigenmann, 1889
Thornback sculpin
Paricelinus hopliticus
photo by 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


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