Comparison of otolith and scale readings for age and growth estimation of common dentex Dentex dentex.

Authors :: Baudouin, M.
Marengo, M.
Pere, A.
Culioli, J.‐M.
Santoni, M.‐C.
Marchand, B.
Durieux, E. D. H.
Source :: Journal of Fish Biology. Feb2016, Vol. 88 Issue 2, p760-766. 7p.
Publication Year :: 2016
Abstract: Three methods of age estimation were compared for Dentex dentex. Based on sectioned otoliths, scales appeared to be relevant only up to 5 years and whole otoliths up to 12 years. The maximum estimated age was 36 years, which constitutes to date the oldest age reported. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: *FISH age determination
*SCALES (Fishes)
*OTOLITHS
*FISH growth
*DENTEX

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