Growth parameters for Oreochromis variabilis
 
Maximum Length 30cm SL
n = 3
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
ø = 2.23
L inf = 22.0 cm SL
K = 0.4
Median record no. 2
115Ref. 115
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
8.0 TL 4.260 22.5 2.44 aquarium Yes Yes
22.0 SL 0.351 25.5 2.23 Uganda North Buvuma Island, Lake Victoria No No
25.3 SL 1.148 2.87 Kenya ponds No Yes
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