Growth parameters for Acanthurus chirurgus
 
Maximum Length 39cm TL
n = 3
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.
Lm vs Linf graph [n = 1]
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]
Longevity vs 3/K graph [n = 1]
ø = 2.45
L inf = 33.2 cm TL
K = 0.3
Median record no. 2
312Ref. 312
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
t0
(years)
Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
20.0 SL 0.705 2.45 Panama San Blas (southwestern Caribbean) No No
33.2 TL 0.254 28.2 2.45 Virgin Is. (US) No No
35.0 0.500 1.58 27.0 17.0 2.79 Jamaica Reefs No No
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