Growth parameters for Merluccius gayi
 
Maximum Length 87cm TL
n = 6
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 2]
Reproductive graph [n = 2]
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]
ø = 3.13
L inf = 81.9 cm TL
K = 0.2
Median record no. 4
312Ref. 312
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
49.0 TL 0.450 M 11.0 32.0 3.03 Chile No No
54.0 TL 0.428 M 11.0 3.10 Chile No No
62.0 TL 0.360 F 11.0 42.0 3.14 Chile No No
81.9 TL 0.203 F 11.0 3.13 Chile No No
102.0 TL 0.120 0.37 14.0 3.10 Chile No No
106.0 TL 0.100 -0.07 11.0 3.05 Chile Valparaiso Yes No
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