Growth parameters for Acanthurus coeruleus
 
Maximum Length 39cm TL
n = 5
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 1]
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 3]
ø = 2.18
L inf = 19.3 cm SL
K = 0.4
Median record no. 3
52229Ref. 52229
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
17.4 SL 0.817 2.39 Bahamas Lee Stocking Is. No No
18.3 SL 0.477 2.20 Panama San Blas (southwestern Caribbean) No No
19.3 SL 0.403 2.18 Ascension I. Ascension Is., south central Atlantic No No
30.0 0.500 1.49 27.0 13.0 2.65 Jamaica Reefs No No
36.9 FL 0.112 28.2 2.18 Virgin Is. (US) St. John No No
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