“…It is important to note that in previous studies using whole sagittal otolith readings, the estimated maximum age was ~15 years (e.g. Gálvez et al ., 2000; Cubillos et al ., 2009). Conversely, in the current study, on average, 59 rings in older fish were identified, with a maximum age of 67 years, using transversal sections.…”