Growth parameters for Melanoides tuberculatus
 
Maximum Length 8.00cm SHL
n = 5
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.

Auximetric graph [n = 2]

ø = 0.28
L inf = 2.8 cm ShL
K = 0.2
Median record no. 3
Ref. 105637
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
2.21 ShL 0.125 -0.21 Cuba Hanabanilla Dam Yes Yes
2.60 ShL 0.272 0.26 Jordan Azraq Oasis Yes Yes
2.80 ShL 0.245 0.84 0.28 Jordan Azraq Oasis Yes Yes
5.53 ShL 0.134 0.01 0.61 Jordan Azraq Oasis No Yes
5.60 ShL 0.123 0.59 Jordan Azraq Oasis No Yes
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