Growth parameters for Epinephelus marginatus
 
Maximum Length 150cm TL
n = 9
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
M vs K graph [n = 6]
M vs Linf graph [n = 6]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 7]
ø = 2.97
L inf = 125.0 cm TL
K = 0.1
Median record no. 5
125631Ref. 125631
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
78.5 TL 0.160 -0.73 2.99 Algeria Annaba Gulf No No
105.3 TL 0.060 F 0.08 2.82 Spain Balearic Sea (1998-2004) No No
110.9 TL 0.050 M 0.07 2.79 Spain Balearic Islands (1998-2004) No No
114.5 TL 0.093 -0.75 0.10 19.0 3.09 Tunisia No No
125.0 TL 0.060 F 0.08 2.97 Southern Mediterranean (1994-1996) No No
135.5 TL 0.060 M 0.08 3.04 Spain Southern Mediterranean (1994-1996) No No
135.9 TL 0.080 -0.80 19.0 3.17 France Natural Marine Reserve of Lavezzi Islands, Corsica No No
148.0 0.064 0.89 3.14 No No
198.0 TL 0.030 0.05 19.0 3.07 Tunisia Gabes Yes No
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