Growth parameters for Megaptera novaeangliae
 
Maximum Length 1,889.76cm TL
n = 4
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.

Auximetric graph [n = 4]

ø = 6.11
L inf = 1,144.8 cm TL
K = 1.0
Median record no. 3
Ref. 74425
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
1,050.50 TL 1.958 -0.27 6.33 Northwest Atlantic No No
1,124.17 TL 0.840 -1.00 M 6.03 Northern Atlantic No No
1,144.80 TL 0.977 -0.46 6.11 Northwest Atlantic No No
1,393.81 TL 0.250 -3.18 F 5.69 Northern Atlantic No No
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