Characterization and Isolation of Bacteria from Adult African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Selected Fish Farms of Rivers State, Nigeria

This research examined the bacterial loads in intestine, skin and gills of cultured Clarias gariepinus some selected private farms at Eleme, Emohua, Ikwerre, Obio/Akpor Port Harcourt Local Government Areas Rivers State, Nigeria. Determination species characterization fish parts was done using standard microbiological procedures. Results assay showed high count gill, gut from different locations, especially Emuoha Area. The total heterotrophic bacteria counts fish: ranged between 1.7X108 3.1 X 107; 1.4 107 7.2 106 1.5 6.8 all stations under consideration (Eleme, city Nigeria.). Bacterial genera isolated includs: Escherichia coli, Salmonella sp. Enterica sp., Staphylococcus Bacillus Shigella Enterobacter Klebsiella Citrobacter