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Levels of three trace metals Copper (Cu), Lead (Pb) and Cadmium (Cd) in moon fish (Citharinus citharus) from Taylor Creek, Bayelsa State were studied to estimate the pollution potential of the creek and risk posed to humans. Fish samples were collected from 3 stations and processed according to (APHA). Trace metals were determined using spectrophotometry 200A. A total of 3 fish samples from each station were collected and sorted into three size group. Values of trace metal concentration differed significantly (P<0.05) between the different sizes of fish at the different stations. The variations of trace metals obtained in various sizes of fish were large [Cu(1.98 ± 0.11 μg/g); Pb(1.8.1 ± 0.60 μg/g); Cd (1.72 ± 0.98 μg/g)], while for the smallest sizes Cu[(1.39± 0.13 μg/gPb(0.09 ± 0.10 71 g/g); Cd (0.91±0.21 μg/g)]. In conclusion, it was observed that the moon fish Citharinus citharus obtained from Taylor Creek were burdened with all metals analyzed in the study. The level of metals detected was all higher than the maximum allowable limit in food fish stipulated by statutory bodies. The Taylor Creek is continuously polluted hence the creek should be monitored periodically to avoid excessive intake of trace metals by the aquatic life and humans that depend on it for fish protein. Keyword:Trace metal, Pollution potential, Taylor creek, Citharinuscitharus, Fish sizes

Trace Metal Concentration in the Tissue (Muscle) of Moon Fish (Citharinus citharus) from Taylor Creek in Bayelsa State , Nigeria.