Growth of a bathyal species, Alepocephalus rostratus, from the Sardinian Channel = Acrescimento di una specie batiale, Alepocephalus Rostratus, nel Canale di Sardegna

PORCU, CRISTINA;CABIDDU, SERENELLA;MULAS, ANTONELLO;Pedoni C;FOLLESA, MARIA CRISTINA

2011-01-01

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Abstract

Data on age estimation and growth of Alepocephalus rostratus (Osteichthyes) (TL 9.7-45.7 cm) in the Sardinian Channel (Central-Western Mediterranean) are reported. High correlations between morphometric variables (TL, WT, OL, OW) were found. Considering the otolith rings as annual, this species was found to be very long-lived (maximum 21 yr) with a very slow growth rate.