Thornback sculpin
📖 Overview
Thornback sculpin (Paricelinus hopliticus) is a ray-finned fish of the family Jordaniidae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in benthic environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 20 cm. With a trophic level of 3.4, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Dorsal spines (total): 12 - 13; Dorsal soft rays (total): 19; Anal spines: 0; Anal soft rays: 23. Caudal fin almost truncate.: elongated.
🌀 Behaviour
Behavioural data for Thornback sculpin is currently being reviewed.
🦐 Diet
🥚 Reproduction
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; demersal; depth range ? - 183 m , usually 76 - ? m . Temperate; 55°N - 32°N northwest of Cortez Bank, southern California, USA.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🌐 Names & Taxonomy
| Language | Common Names |
|---|---|
| 🇬🇧English | thornback sculpin |
| 🌍CES | vranka trnotělá |
| 🇫🇷French | chabot à dos épineux |
| 🇷🇺Russian | Колючеспинный ицел |
🗺️ Global Occurrence Map
Occurrence records from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) - 3 records indexed .
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