Growth parameters for Sarotherodon melanotheron
 
Maximum Length 28cm SL
n = 14
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]
ø = 2.86
L inf = 20.7 cm SL
K = 1.7
Median record no. 8
102Ref. 102
Loo
(cm)		 Length Type K
(1/y)		 t0
(years)		 Sex M
(1/y)		 Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
12.2 SL 7.250 3.03 Ivory coast ponds Yes Yes
14.6 SL 2.546 M 2.73 Ivory coast ponds No Yes
15.2 SL 2.929 M 2.83 Ivory coast ponds No Yes
15.5 SL 1.727 F 2.62 Ivory coast Ebrié lagoon, ponds No Yes
15.7 SL 1.649 F 2.61 Ivory coast ponds No Yes
16.7 SL 2.188 F 2.79 Ivory coast ponds No Yes
17.4 SL 1.373 F 2.62 Ivory coast Ebrie lagoon, ponds No Yes
20.7 SL 1.678 F 2.86 Ivory coast ponds No Yes
20.7 SL 1.244 M 2.73 Ivory coast Ebrié lagoon, ponds No Yes
21.3 SL 0.298 M 2.13 Ivory coast Ebrié lagoon, ponds No Yes
21.5 TL 0.580 1.37 28.0 2.43 Benin Lake Toho No No
26.7 TL 0.950 2.83 Benin Lake Nokoué No No
31.0 TL 0.390 28.0 2.57 Ivory coast Lake Ayamé I (Bia Basin) (3° - 3°5' W ; 5°30'' - 6° N) No No
33.1 TL 0.159 28.0 2.24 Nigeria Lagos lagoon No No
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