Growth parameters for Engraulis mordax
 
Maximum Length 24.8cm SL
n = 36
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 1]
M vs K graph [n = 3]
M vs Linf graph [n = 3]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 3]
ø = 2.23
L inf = 18.9 cm TL
K = 0.5
Median record no. 19
312Ref. 312
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
11.6 SL 0.568 -1.83 M 18.0 1.88 Mexico Baja California (southern) Yes No
12.0 SL 0.551 -1.83 M 18.0 1.90 Mexico Baja California (northern) Yes No
12.4 SL 0.465 -1.98 F 18.0 1.85 Mexico Baja California (southern) No No
12.8 SL 0.465 -1.87 F 18.0 1.88 Mexico Baja California (northern) No No
15.3 SL 0.700 20.5 2.21 Mexico Guaymas, Gulf of California No No
16.4 TL 0.950 -1.40 16.7 2.41 USA San Pedro, California No No
16.4 TL 0.450 1.70 15.0 2.08 USA California No No
16.5 TL 0.610 -0.50 15.9 2.22 USA Newport, California No No
16.6 TL 0.690 -1.80 16.8 2.28 USA San Diego, California No No
16.6 NG 0.300 18.0 1.92 USA California No No
17.2 TL 0.830 -2.10 16.7 2.39 USA Los Angeles, California No No
17.6 TL 0.349 -0.43 0.92 16.0 9.6 2.03 USA Southern California No No
18.2 TL 0.480 -0.20 16.8 2.20 USA San Diego, California No No
18.3 TL 0.480 -2.60 16.7 2.21 USA Los Angeles, California Yes No
18.4 TL 0.450 -2.70 16.7 2.18 USA Los Angeles, California Yes No
18.6 TL 0.440 -2.90 15.1 2.18 USA Santa Barbara, California Yes No
18.7 TL 0.410 -3.60 16.7 2.16 USA Los Angeles, California Yes No
18.7 TL 0.580 -1.50 16.1 2.31 USA Malibu, California No No
18.9 TL 0.470 -2.10 16.1 2.23 USA Santa Monica, California No No
19.0 TL 0.560 -1.40 16.7 2.31 USA San Pedro, California, No No
19.1 TL 0.400 -2.60 15.9 2.16 USA San Clemente, California Yes No
19.3 TL 0.340 -3.10 16.5 2.10 USA Newport, California Yes No
19.8 TL 0.200 -6.40 13.1 1.89 USA Monterey, California Yes No
20.0 TL 0.260 -4.20 15.1 2.02 USA Santa Barbara, California Yes No
20.1 TL 0.320 -3.10 12.8 2.11 USA San Francisco Yes No
20.5 TL 0.330 -2.60 15.1 2.14 USA Santa Barbara, California Yes No
21.0 0.450 18.0 2.30 USA California No No
21.1 TL 0.210 -4.40 16.7 1.97 USA Los Angeles, California Yes No
21.9 TL 0.190 -5.30 13.1 1.96 USA Monterey, California Yes No
23.1 TL 0.200 -4.30 13.1 2.03 USA Monterey, California Yes No
23.1 TL 0.428 0.60 2.36 USA California No No
24.1 TL 0.170 -4.50 16.8 1.99 USA Oceanside, California Yes No
26.0 SL 0.390 2.42 USA off Southern California No No
27.0 TL 0.100 -6.30 13.1 1.86 USA Monterey, California Yes No
28.5 TL 0.200 -8.10 13.1 2.21 USA Monterey, California Yes No
31.0 TL 0.090 -5.40 16.8 1.94 USA Oceanside, California Yes No
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