Growth parameters for Tursiops truncatus
 
Maximum Length 380.00cm TL
n = 13
Note that studies where Loo is very different (+/- 1/3) from Lmax are doubtful.

Auximetric graph [n = 7]

ø = 4.45
L inf = 241.7 cm TL
K = 0.5
Median record no. 7
Ref. 74425
Loo
(cm)
Length Type K
(1/y)
to Sex M
(1/y)
Temp° C Lm Ø' Country Locality Questionable Captive
113.96 TL 0.450 F 3.77 USA Indian River Lagoon, Florida Yes No
123.83 TL 0.360 0.01 M 3.74 USA Indian River Lagoon, Florida Yes No
138.60 OT 0.331 F 3.80 Gulf of Mexico Yes Yes
141.70 OT 0.302 F 3.78 Gulf of Mexico Yes Yes
154.00 OT 0.124 M 3.47 Gulf of Mexico Yes Yes
154.50 OT 0.118 M 3.45 Gulf of Mexico Yes Yes
241.73 TL 0.480 -1.19 F 4.45 North-Central No No
249.20 OT 0.314 F 4.29 Gulf of Mexico No Yes
250.10 OT 0.289 F 4.26 Gulf of Mexico No Yes
252.94 TL 0.360 -1.77 M 4.36 North-Central No No
263.40 OT 0.175 M 4.08 Gulf of Mexico No Yes
266.40 OT 0.164 M 4.07 Gulf of Mexico No Yes
304.74 TL 0.140 -6.24 4.11 Brazil Southeast No No
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