Growth parameters for Gymnarchus niloticus
 
Maximum Length 167cm SL
n = 2
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
ø = 3.74
L inf = 211.0 cm TL
K = 0.1
Median record no. 2
26112Ref. 26112
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
168.0 TL 0.168 3.68 Niger Niger-Bénoué No No
211.0 TL 0.123 3.74 Nigeria Lake Chad Yes No
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