Growth parameters for Molva molva
 
Maximum Length 200cm TL
n = 8
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 = 2]
M vs Linf graph [n = 2]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 2]
ø = 3.34
L inf = 158.0 cm TL
K = 0.1
Median record no. 5
74354Ref. 74354
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
119.0 TL 0.136 74.0 3.28 Faeroe Is. Faroe Bank, 60°55´N; 8°40´W (1994-1998) No No
124.0 TL 0.163 3.40 Faeroe Is. not specified No No
132.0 TL 0.170 M 0.31 9.0 3.47 Faeroe Is. North Atlantic 62°N 5°W No No
141.0 TL 0.143 3.45 Norwegian Sea No No
158.0 TL 0.087 3.34 UK Rockall Island No No
166.0 TL 0.103 3.45 UK Scotland West of Scotland No No
183.0 TL 0.118 F 0.31 9.0 3.60 Faeroe Is. North Atlantic 62°N 5°W No No
189.0 TL 0.080 3.46 N. North Sea No No
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