Growth parameters for Makaira nigricans
 
Maximum Length 500cm TL
n = 2
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
ø = 4.63
L inf = 363.0 cm FL
K = 0.3
Median record no. 2
3669Ref. 3669
Loo
(cm)		 Length Type K
(1/y)		 t0
(years)		 Sex M
(1/y)		 Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
210.0 FL 1.533 -0.15 24.8 4.83 USA Gulf of Mexico; Caribbean Sea; NW Atlantic Ocean Yes No
363.0 FL 0.324 M 22.0 4.63 South Africa No No
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