Growth parameters for Pinctada radiata
 
Maximum Length 10.05cm SHH
n = 8
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.


Auximetric graph [n = 7]
M vs K graph [n = 5]
M vs Linf graph [n = 5]

ø = 1.56
L inf = 10.3 cm ShH
K = 0.3
Median record no. 5
Ref. 126295
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
6.92 ShL 0.560 1.43 Egypt Not specified No No
7.88 ShL 1.700 1.75 22.80 2.02 Tunisia Kerkennah Island (coastal) Yes No
10.06 ShH 0.470 0.62 17.00 1.68 Greece North Evoikos Gulf No No
10.23 ShL 0.414 1.64 Not specified No No
10.30 ShH 0.340 0.50 17.00 1.56 Greece Saronikos Gulf No No
10.50 ShL 0.660 0.84 20.90 1.86 Tunisia Kerkennah Island (midshore) No No
10.70 ShL 0.250 1.46 Qatar Not specified No No
13.20 ShH 0.340 0.42 1.77 Qatar Arabian Gulf No No
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