Growth parameters for Epinephelus guttatus
 
Maximum Length 76cm TL
n = 8
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
M vs K graph [n = 4]
M vs Linf graph [n = 4]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 4]
ø = 2.58
L inf = 56.8 cm TL
K = 0.1
Median record no. 5
1475Ref. 1475
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
42.0 SL 0.180 -0.44 24.0 2.50 Bermuda No No
47.1 TL 0.200 23.0 2.65 USA North Carolina through the Dry Tortugas, Florida No No
52.0 TL 0.240 0.68 27.0 2.81 Jamaica Pedro Bank No No
54.6 FL 0.166 M 0.23 2.70 Virgin Is. (US) St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. No No
56.8 TL 0.119 28.0 2.58 Virgin Is. (US) St. John No No
59.9 TL 0.176 0.25 2.80 Bermuda Bermuda No No
60.1 FL 0.071 -4.69 2.41 Virgin Is. (US) St. Thomas Yes No
75.6 FL 0.136 0.19 2.89 Bermuda Bermuda No No
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