Growth parameters for Tridacna maxima
 
Maximum Length 41.70cm SHL
n = 4
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.

Auximetric graph [n = 1]

ø = 1.80
L inf = 17.4 cm ShH
K = 0.2
Median record no. 3
Ref. 125182
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
12.43 ShL 0.260 27.00 1.60 French Polynesia Takapoto Yes No
17.40 ShH 0.180 1.74 Israel Gulf of Aqaba Yes No
17.40 ShH 0.210 1.80 Egypt Sinai Yes No
24.30 ShL 0.280 29.00 2.22 Papua New Guinea Motupore Island No No
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