Sample Cell Identified  Morphology Gram Reaction Catalase Test Coagulate Test Citrate Test Motility Test Indole Test Test Organism MFS(A) Rod - + - + + + Klebsiellaspp. MFS(B) Cocci + + + + - - Staphylococusaureus MFS(C) Rod + - - + + + Bacillusspp.

MFS(A). Moonfish Sample pre-treated with (3%) brine solution (control) MFS(B). Moonfish Sample pre- treated with mixture of (3%) brine and 1.5 (%) black pepper extract MFS(C). Moonfish Sample pre-treated with mixture of 3% brine and 3% black pepper extract

Table 4: Cell morphology and biochemical characteristic of bacteria isolate from spice pre-treated oven-dried Citharinus citharus.