Growth parameters for Epinephelus merra
 
Maximum Length 36.5cm TL
n = 4
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
ø = 2.72
L inf = 28.5 cm TL
K = 0.7
Median record no. 3
48600Ref. 48600
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
18.0 SL 0.270 24.0 1.94 New Caledonia No No
25.0 TL 0.430 25.5 2.43 Artificial pools No Yes
28.5 TL 0.650 27.0 2.72 India Lakshadweep lagoons No No
41.0 TL 0.400 29.0 2.83 Papua New Guinea Kavieng No No
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