Growth parameters for Latimeria chalumnae
 
Maximum Length 168cm TL
n = 4
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 2]
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 2]
ø = 2.90
L inf = 204.0 cm TL
K = 0.0
Median record no. 3
124447Ref. 124447
Loo
(cm)		 Length Type K
(1/y)		 t0
(years)		 Sex M
(1/y)		 Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
150.0 TL 0.260 -0.94 M 22.5 3.77 Comoros Comoros Islands Yes No
200.0 TL 0.150 -1.16 F 22.5 3.78 Comoros East Africa Yes No
204.0 TL 0.019 -4.44 170.0 2.90 Comoros Off the coast of Comoros Islands No No
219.0 TL 0.058 -3.60 0.12 14.0 150.0 3.44 Comoros Comoros islands Yes No
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