Growth parameters for Busycon carica
 
Maximum Length 24.90cm DL
n = 5
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.

Auximetric graph [n = 2]

ø = 1.85
L inf = 10.5 cm ShL
K = 0.6
Median record no. 3
Ref. 104527
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
3.70 ShW 2.150 1.47 USA Cedar Island, Wachapreague Inlet, Virginia Yes Yes
8.26 ShL 1.330 1.96 USA Cedar Island, Wachapreague Inlet, Virginia Yes Yes
10.54 ShL 0.631 1.48 M 1.85 USA St. Simons Sound, Georgia Yes No
15.95 ShL 0.077 -0.42 1.29 USA South Carolina No Yes
21.32 ShL 0.117 0.20 F 1.73 USA St. Simons Sound, Georgia No No
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