Growth parameters for Megalops atlanticus
 
Maximum Length 250cm TL
n = 5
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 2]
Reproductive graph [n = 2]
M vs K graph [n = 2]
M vs Linf graph [n = 2]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 2]
ø = 3.55
L inf = 206.0 cm FL
K = 0.1
Median record no. 3
11824Ref. 11824
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
157.0 FL 0.123 -1.58 M 24.0 3.48 USA South Florida No No
182.0 FL 0.103 -1.41 F 24.0 3.53 USA South Florida No No
206.0 FL 0.084 0.20 M 27.5 120.0 3.55 Brazil Ceara State, 4° S 37° W No No
215.3 FL 0.054 F 0.08 3.40 USA South Florida, 1988-93 No No
263.0 FL 0.065 0.17 F 0.08 27.5 160.0 3.65 Brazil Ceara State, 4° S 37° W No No
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