Age and growth of Oreochromis niloticus (Perciformes: Cichlidae) in Mexico

Age and growth of Oreochromis niloticus from Lagoon of Coatetelco, Morelos State, Mexico were studied from January through December, 1993. Scales of 318 specimens were collected. Modal length at capture was 10.5-11.5 cm standard length. Scales rings were formed during December. Back-calculated lengt...

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Published in:Revista de Biología Tropical
Main Author: José Luis Gómez-Márquez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidad de Costa Rica 1998-12-01
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0034-77441998000400005&lng=en&tlng=en