Growth parameters for Oreochromis karongae
 
Maximum Length 42cm TL
n = 4
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
ø = 2.58
L inf = 39.8 cm TL
K = 0.2
Median record no. 3
6149Ref. 6149
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
27.7 SL 1.391 3.03 Malawi ponds, National Aquaculture Center, Zomba No Yes
30.8 0.560 2.73 Malawi Lake Malawi No No
39.8 TL 0.240 2.58 Malawi Lake Malawi (southeast) No No
41.3 TL 0.180 -1.34 2.49 Malawi Lake Malawi (southeast arm) No No
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