Age, growth and mortality of Pontinus kuhlii (Bowdich, 1825) (Scorpaeniformes: Scorpaenidae) in the Gorringe, Ampère, Unicorn and Lion seamounts
Age and growth of Pontinus kuhlii were studied using otoliths of 153 males and 148 females, with males having a greater length (and age) than females. A high level of agreement was achieved among readers. Due to gear selectivity, only ages above 7 years (males) and 8 years (females) were estimated i...
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Language: | English |
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Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas
2013-03-01
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Series: | Scientia Marina |
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Online Access: | http://scientiamarina.revistas.csic.es/index.php/scientiamarina/article/view/1436 |