Growth parameters for Merluccius paradoxus
 
Maximum Length 115cm TL
n = 9
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 3]
Reproductive graph [n = 3]
ø = 3.24
L inf = 120.0 cm NG
K = 0.1
Median record no. 5
5760Ref. 5760
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
61.7 TL 0.311 0.73 M 15.0 3.07 South Africa Lüderitz (Namibia) and Cape fishing grounds Yes No
72.2 NG 0.230 M 18.0 33.3 3.08 South Africa Agulhas Bank and adjacent slopes Yes No
113.0 TL 0.121 0.17 F 15.0 3.19 South Africa Lüderitz (Namibia) and Cape fishing grounds No No
114.0 NG 0.100 15.0 3.11 South Africa Southeast Atlantic No No
120.0 NG 0.120 F 18.0 48.6 3.24 South Africa Agulhas Bank and adjacent slopes No No
126.0 NG 0.110 15.0 3.24 South Africa Southeast Atlantic, Div. 1.4 and 1.5 No No
126.0 NG 0.111 15.0 3.25 South Africa Southeast Atlantic, Div. 1.6 No No
127.0 NG 0.093 -0.76 M 15.0 33.3 3.18 South Africa West coast No No
139.0 NG 0.090 15.0 3.24 South Africa Southeast Atlantic, Div. 1.4 and 1.5 Yes No
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