Growth parameters for Scarus psittacus
 
Maximum Length 43cm TL
n = 8
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
M vs K graph [n = 2]
M vs Linf graph [n = 2]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 5]
ø = 2.53
L inf = 26.1 cm FL
K = 0.5
Median record no. 5
125631Ref. 125631
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
17.2 SL 1.190 -0.05 2.55 Australia Great Barrier Reef (midshelf) Yes No
17.5 SL 1.505 2.66 Australia northern Great Barrier Reef (outer) Yes No
20.7 FL 0.910 -0.08 2.59 Guam Guam Yes No
21.5 SL 0.347 -1.12 25.8 2.21 Australia Lizard Is. (14°40'S, 145°28'E) No No
26.1 FL 0.499 F 0.70 2.53 Guam Guam / 2011-2012 No No
26.5 FL 0.599 M 0.84 2.62 Guam Guam / 2011-2012 No No
30.0 TL 0.690 27.0 2.79 India Lakshadweep lagoons No No
32.5 FL 0.494 2.72 Hawaii Oahu No No
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