Growth parameters for Lophius americanus
 
Maximum Length 120cm TL
n = 3
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 2]
Reproductive graph [n = 2]
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]
ø = 3.38
L inf = 158.0 cm TL
K = 0.1
Median record no. 2
4842Ref. 4842
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
146.0 TL 0.097 0.02 M 9.0 37.0 3.32 USA Atlantic (between Cape Hatteras and George Bank) No No
158.0 TL 0.095 0.16 F 9.0 49.0 3.38 USA Atlantic (between Cape Hatteras and George Bank) No No
197.0 TL 0.060 -0.08 0.15 5.5 3.37 Canada Bay of Fundy Yes No
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