Growth parameters for Marcusenius macrolepidotus
 
Maximum Length 32cm TL
n = 4
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
ø = 2.77
L inf = 29.0 cm TL
K = 0.7
Median record no. 3
52846Ref. 52846
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
21.9 TL 0.850 23.5 2.61 Zambia Bangweulu swamps No No
25.5 TL 1.110 23.5 2.86 Zambia Bangweulu swamps No No
29.0 TL 0.700 2.77 Botswana Okavango Delta No No
44.3 TL 0.121 20.0 2.38 Zimbabwe Lake Kariba Yes No
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