Pacific fish length-weight parameter database - Version 1. In Fish Length-Weight Parameters

This object contains the length-weight parameters for Pacific coral reef fish species. The species list was derived from observations on underwater visual surveys across 13 countries, generally on the forereef at 10m depth. The primary data file, ‘Pacific_LW_parameters_V1.xlsx’, contains a quality-controlled, curated set of parameters for each species. Parameters were selected from the literature based on sample size, representation of species length range, and data confidence. In cases where suitable parameters were not available, a representative species with robust parameters was chosen as a substitute. The goal of this database is to provide quality-controlled, open-access source of coral reef fish length-weight parameters for use by the scientific community and local managers and partners. Updated versions of this database will be made available as new parameters are published and subsequently reviewed by the Sandin Lab.