Growth parameters for Oreochromis shiranus
 
Maximum Length 39cm SL
n = 13
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 4]
Reproductive graph [n = 4]
ø = 2.62
L inf = 25.3 cm TL
K = 0.7
Median record no. 7
27591Ref. 27591
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
11.0 SL 9.870 3.08 Malawi Yes Yes
11.0 SL 9.870 3.08 Malawi tanks No Yes
15.3 TL 1.710 2.60 Malawi Domasi experimental station (pond 3) Yes Yes
18.0 TL 0.910 2.47 Malawi Domasi experimental station (pond 2) Yes Yes
22.2 TL 0.673 F 24.4 14.0 2.52 Malawi Chizombezi reservoir No No
24.0 SL 0.499 26.0 2.46 Malawi Lake Malawi No No
25.3 TL 0.658 M 24.4 14.0 2.62 Malawi Chizombezi reservoir No No
27.3 TL 0.510 2.58 Malawi Domasi experimental station (pond 1) No Yes
27.8 SL 0.481 2.57 Malawi Lake Malawi No No
29.8 TL 1.320 M 24.4 15.0 3.07 Malawi Mbvoniha reservoir No No
31.0 TL 0.845 F 24.7 14.0 2.91 Malawi Mbvoniha reservoir No No
32.3 TL 0.320 F 2.52 Malawi Mikolongwe No No
41.1 TL 0.270 M 2.66 Malawi Mikolongwe No No
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