Growth parameters for Placopecten magellanicus
 
Maximum Length 20.00cm TL
n = 8
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.


Auximetric graph [n = 8]
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]

ø = 1.90
L inf = 15.3 cm ShH
K = 0.3
Median record no. 5
Ref. 84893
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
12.76 ShH 0.380 5.10 1.79 Canada Spencers Cove, Newfoundland No No
14.18 ShH 0.260 1.72 Eastern Georges Bank No No
14.36 ShL 0.370 0.10 1.88 USA Georges Bank No No
15.18 ShL 0.300 1.84 Mid-Atlantic Ocean No No
15.25 ShH 0.340 1.90 Eastern Georges Bank No No
15.59 ShH 0.220 9.00 1.73 USA Asbury Park, New Jersey No No
15.84 ShH 0.160 2.50 1.60 Canada Sunnyside, Newfoundland No No
17.38 ShH 0.160 5.10 1.68 Canada Southern Harbour, Newfoundland No No
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