Growth parameters for Hydrocynus forskahlii
 
Maximum Length 78cm SL
n = 6
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 1]
ø = 2.83
L inf = 61.0 cm SL
K = 0.2
Median record no. 4
383Ref. 383
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
39.7 TL 0.550 1.08 27.0 2.94 Senegal Lake Guiers No No
55.4 TL 0.452 3.14 Sudan No No
56.7 SL 0.323 20.0 3.02 Zimbabwe Lake Kariba No No
61.0 SL 0.180 2.83 Chad No No
62.0 SL 0.284 3.04 Niger No No
90.6 TL 0.169 3.14 Niger Niger-Bénoué No No
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