<![CDATA[Abstract. The objective of the present study was to identify and evaluate reef fish community structure at Makian Island. Sampling was conducted in two stations at coordinate position of 00º.22’15.75”N -127 º.25’12.00”E to 00 º.22’7.90”N - 127º. 25’17.40”E with two different depths i.e. 5 meters and 10 meters. Coral reef data were collected using line intercept transect method, while the reef fish data were taken using a census visual method. A total of 138 species of coral reef fishes were recorded during the survey belong to 47 genera and 21 families. The fish diversity on station 1 for both depths (5 meters and 10 meters) were a medium level, while on station 2 at 5 meters water depth was also a medium category, but a higher diversity was detected at 10 meters depth. The percentage coral covers on station 1 at 5 meters depth was a medium level, at 10 meters depth was classified as high covered, while on station 2 at 5 meters and 10 meters depth were classified very high percent covers.Key word. Diversity, coral, percent covers, and line intercept transect]]>
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