Growth parameters for Merluccius merluccius
 
Maximum Length 140cm TL
n = 11
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 15]
Reproductive graph [n = 6]
M vs K graph [n = 20]
M vs Linf graph [n = 20]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 14]
ø = 3.17
L inf = 90.3 cm TL
K = 0.2
Median record no. 6
125631Ref. 125631
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
63.4 TL 0.150 -1.03 M 2.78 Spain Northwest Iberian waters No No
70.0 TL 0.184 -0.97 M 2.96 Spain North and Northwest Iberian waters No No
80.0 TL 0.436 M 3.45 Spain Bay of Biscay Yes No
88.7 TL 0.127 -1.16 F 3.00 Spain North and Northwest Iberian waters No No
90.3 TL 0.156 F 45.0 3.11 Spain North North and Northwest Iberian waters, 1996-97, Dec.-May Northwest Iberian waters, 1996-97 No No
90.3 TL 0.180 M 32.8 3.17 Spain North and Northwest Iberian waters, 1996-97, Dec.-May No No
99.8 TL 0.060 -2.36 F 2.78 Spain Northwest Iberian waters Yes No
99.9 TL 0.060 -2.74 2.78 Spain NW Iberian waters Yes No
100.0 TL 0.080 -1.42 2.90 Spain N and NW Iberian waters No No
110.0 TL 0.261 F 3.50 Spain Bay of Biscay No No
125.4 TL 0.070 3.04 Spain NW Iberian waters No No
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