Growth parameters for Lepomis macrochirus
 
Maximum Length 41cm TL
n = 10
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]
ø = 2.25
L inf = 23.6 cm TL
K = 0.3
Median record no. 6
1836Ref. 1836
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
15.1 TL 0.786 12.3 2.25 USA Illinois, Homewood Lake Yes No
19.2 TL 0.340 11.1 2.10 USA Ohio, Kiser Lake Yes No
19.5 TL 0.518 11.4 2.29 USA Indiana, Foots Pond Yes Yes
23.2 TL 0.338 9.7 2.26 USA Indiana, Muskellunge Lake No No
23.3 TL 0.475 14.0 2.41 USA Illinois, Onized Lake No No
23.6 TL 0.318 12.3 2.25 USA Illinois, 5 Lakes No No
24.1 TL 0.318 11.4 2.27 USA Iowa, East Lake No No
27.7 TL 0.199 11.1 2.18 USA Ohio, Lake Meander No No
28.7 TL 0.191 0.36 5.2 2.20 USA Minnesota; M for Mid Lake, Wisconsin No No
31.4 TL 0.231 0.39 11.1 2.36 USA Red Haw Lake, Iowa No No
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