Growth parameters for Chelidonichthys cuculus
 
Maximum Length 70cm TL
n = 14
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 4]
Reproductive graph [n = 2]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 5]
ø = 2.53
L inf = 34.8 cm 
K = 0.3
Median record no. 8
7253Ref. 7253
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
20.4 FL 0.508 0.56 M 14.0 2.33 Greece Saronikos Gulf Yes No
23.4 TL 0.590 -0.38 M 19.0 2.51 Italy Tyrrhenian Sea Yes No
24.2 TL 0.740 -0.07 F 19.0 2.64 Italy Tyrrhenian Sea Yes No
27.5 FL 0.223 1.27 F 14.0 2.23 Greece Saronikos Gulf Yes No
29.2 TL 0.400 F 19.0 2.53 Italy Adriatic Sea No No
29.3 TL 0.410 M 19.0 2.55 Italy Adriatic Sea No No
32.3 0.350 -0.46 2.56 Spain Catalan Sea No No
34.8 0.283 14.0 2.53 France Gulf of Lion No No
37.0 0.370 -0.08 M 2.70 France Douarnenez Bay No No
37.1 TL 0.520 M 11.0 25.0 2.85 France Douarnenez Bay No No
40.9 TL 0.240 -1.14 F 10.7 28.1 2.60 UK Engld Wal off Eastern Anglesey and North West Wales No No
41.3 TL 0.210 -1.25 M 10.7 26.3 2.55 UK Engld Wal off Eastern Anglesey and North West Wales No No
41.7 TL 0.460 F 11.0 25.0 2.90 France Douarnenez Bay No No
42.0 0.460 -0.05 F 2.91 France Douarnenez Bay No No
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