Growth parameters for Lepisosteus osseus
 
Maximum Length 200cm TL
n = 4
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 2]
ø = 3.19
L inf = 115.0 cm TL
K = 0.1
Median record no. 3
35586Ref. 35586
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
87.5 TL 0.230 -2.11 M 3.25 USA Virginia: York River System and James, Rappahannock, and Potomac River systems No No
113.0 TL 0.180 -1.55 F 3.36 USA Virginia: York River System and James, Rappahannock, and Potomac River systems No No
115.0 TL 0.116 -3.21 M 3.19 USA Weaubleau Creek, Missouri No No
140.0 TL 0.080 -5.80 3.20 USA Missouri Yes No
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