Growth parameters for Thunnus obesus
 
Maximum Length 250cm TL
n = 14
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 2]
Reproductive graph [n = 2]
M vs K graph [n = 2]
M vs Linf graph [n = 2]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 1]
ø = 3.94
L inf = 203.0 cm FL
K = 0.2
Median record no. 8
96992Ref. 96992
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
113.0 TL 0.450 0.71 26.0 3.76 Iran Sistan and Baluchestan Province Yes No
169.0 FL 0.608 18.0 4.24 Mexico Eastern tropical Pacific Yes No
180.0 FL 0.075 3.39 Western and Central Pacific No No
182.0 FL 0.251 23.0 3.92 Western tropical Pacific No No
187.0 FL 0.380 23.0 120.0 4.12 French Polynesia 10°S 115°W, Eastern Pacific Ocean No No
195.0 FL 0.106 -1.13 18.0 3.61 Japan North Pacific current 28-40°N No No
196.0 FL 0.167 F 25.0 3.81 Hawaii Central Pacific (Hawaiian Longlines) No No
203.0 FL 0.210 3.94 Northwest Pacific No No
219.0 NG 0.230 0.39 20.0 4.04 Central Atlantic No No
222.0 FL 0.183 25.0 3.96 Hawaii Central & Western Pacific No No
222.0 FL 0.114 M 25.0 3.75 Hawaii Central Pacific (Hawaiian Longlines) No No
236.0 FL 0.125 12.5 130.0 3.84 Pacific No No
269.0 FL 0.268 4.29 South-west Pacific No No
296.5 0.094 -1.34 3.92 No No
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