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

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.

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Published in:Journal of fish biology 2016-02, Vol.88 (2), p.760-766
Main Authors: Baudouin, M., Marengo, M., Pere, A., Culioli, J.-M., Santoni, M.-C., Marchand, B., Durieux, E. D. H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age
age comparison
Animals
annuli
calcified structures
Environmental Sciences
IUCN red list
Otolithic Membrane - growth & development
Perciformes - growth & development
Sparidae
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0022-1112
1095-8649
DOI:10.1111/jfb.12816