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

Auximetric graph [n = 3]

ø = 1.76
L inf = 7.9 cm ShL
K = 0.9
Median record no. 2
Ref. 88990
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
7.93 ShL 0.076 0.44 0.68 India Veppalodai farm No Yes
7.93 ShL 0.908 0.04 1.76 India Tuticorin Harbour, Gulf of Mannar No No
8.47 ShH 0.936 1.70 1.83 Chinese Taipei Jukeng, Pingtung County No No
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