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Compagno, L.J.V., 1984 |
| South Africa |
| Natal coast, South African waters |
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Fecundity Type: |
| min
3 |
(g) |
(cm) |
Ref: Compagno, L.J.V., 1984 |
| max
15 |
(g) |
(cm) |
| mean
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(cm) |
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Size: (cm) |
| n: |
| a:
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95% confidence limit:
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95% confidence limit:
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| r2:
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| 0.5 (1/y) |
Ref: Frisk, M.G., T.J. Miller and N.K. Dulvy, 2004 |
| Viviparous with a yolk-sac placenta; larger females carry more young; off South Africa young are usually born in the autumn although some may be born in winter; off Senegal young are born in summer while in the Gulf of Mexico off Florida and Louisiana young are born in spring to early summer; gestation period of 12 to 15 months; size at birth about 60 to 75 cm. |