Growth parameters for Pinctada margaritifera
 
Maximum Length 9.80cm SHL
n = 18
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.


Auximetric graph [n = 5]
M vs K graph [n = 1]
M vs Linf graph [n = 1]

ø = 2.07
L inf = 16.1 cm ShL
K = 0.5
Median record no. 10
Ref. 88986
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
10.66 ShL 0.580 1.82 Kenya Gazi Bay No Yes
12.70 ShL 0.300 1.68 Kenya Gazi Bay No Yes
12.70 ShL 0.380 1.79 Kenya Gazi Bay No Yes
14.67 ShH 0.533 0.47 2.06 Chinese Taipei Jukeng, Pingtung County No No
14.70 ShH 0.540 0.06 28.05 2.07 French Polynesia Takapoto, Tuamotu Archipelago No Yes
15.28 ShL 1.520 27.00 2.55 Sudan Dongonab Bay Yes No
15.31 ShH 0.490 0.06 27.70 2.06 French Polynesia Fakarava, Tuamotu Archipelago Yes Yes
15.52 ShH 0.580 0.06 28.25 2.15 French Polynesia Takaroa, Tuamotu Archipelago Yes Yes
15.96 ShH 0.490 0.06 28.55 2.10 French Polynesia Manihi, Tuamotu Archipelago Yes Yes
16.05 ShL 0.456 0.31 28.50 2.07 Tuamotu Is. Takapoto Atoll Yes No
16.48 ShH 0.460 0.06 28.00 2.10 French Polynesia Rangiroa, Tuamotu Archipelago Yes Yes
16.53 ShH 0.480 0.06 25.05 2.12 French Polynesia Mangareva, Gambier Archipelago Yes Yes
17.80 ShH 0.500 0.12 27.60 2.20 French Polynesia Tahaa-Raiatea, Society Archipelago Yes Yes
18.17 ShL 0.353 2.07 Cook Is. Not specified Yes No
18.30 ShD 0.262 0.11 1.94 Cook Is. Manihiki lagoon Yes No
18.40 ShH 0.470 0.12 2.20 French Polynesia Pacific Ocean Yes No
18.65 ShH 0.420 0.12 27.40 2.16 Tahiti Vairao, Society Archipelago Yes Yes
131.17 ShL 0.320 3.74 Kenya Gazi Bay Yes Yes
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