Growth parameters for Clupea harengus
 
Maximum Length 45cm SL
n = 15
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 28]
Reproductive graph [n = 13]
M vs K graph [n = 16]
M vs Linf graph [n = 16]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 29]
ø = 2.43
L inf = 36.0 cm TL
K = 0.2
Median record no. 8
1139Ref. 1139
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
21.0 TL 0.296 4.0 2.12 Russia `lesser White Sea herring' Yes No
21.0 TL 0.650 0.78 6.0 2.46 Norway Lusterfjord Yes No
25.3 TL 0.381 4.0 2.39 Russia `large White Sea herring' No No
28.3 TL 0.292 0.29 4.0 2.37 Russia Murman Herring (72°N 35°E) No No
32.5 TL 0.330 -0.33 6.2 2.54 Norway Norwegian spring spawning herring No No
34.0 TL 0.270 0.13 6.0 28.0 2.49 Norway Norwegian Sea No No
35.7 TL 0.340 -0.83 26.5 2.64 Norway west coast No No
36.0 TL 0.210 0.16 8.0 28.5 2.43 Norway Atlanto-Scandian No No
36.4 TL 0.310 -0.83 28.0 2.61 Norway west coast No No
36.7 TL 0.275 -0.83 29.5 2.57 Norway west coast No No
37.0 TL 0.260 0.16 8.2 31.2 2.55 Norway Norwegian stock (spring spawner) Yes No
37.1 TL 0.255 -0.83 30.5 2.55 Norway west coast No No
37.3 TL 0.230 -0.83 31.2 2.51 Norway west coast No No
37.5 TL 0.205 -0.83 31.4 2.46 Norway west coast No No
38.0 TL 0.185 -0.83 32.3 2.43 Norway west coast No No
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