Growth parameters for Balistes vetula
 
Maximum Length 60cm TL
n = 6
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 1]
ø = 3.06
L inf = 45.0 cm FL
K = 0.6
Median record no. 4
36Ref. 36
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
41.5 FL 0.300 -0.60 28.0 2.71 Virgin Is. (US) Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands No No
44.1 TL 0.140 1.87 2.44 Brazil Central coast Yes No
44.1 FL 0.140 -1.80 24.0 2.44 Brazil central coast Brazil No No
45.0 FL 0.570 2.60 28.0 3.06 Jamaica Pedro Bank Yes No
53.8 TL 0.150 27.5 2.64 Brazil No No
60.0 FL 0.230 28.2 2.92 Virgin Is. (US) No No
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