scholarly journals KOMPARASI POLA SPASIAL KONDISI TERUMBU KARANG TAMAN NASIONAL KARIMUNJAWA

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-184
Author(s):  
M Munasik ◽  
Andy Ahmad Romadhoni ◽  
Muhammad Helmi
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Spatial Pattern ◽  
National Park ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Live Coral ◽  
Dead Coral ◽  
Coral Rubble ◽  
Management Zones ◽  
Protection Zone

ABSTRACTComparative studies on the percentage of coral reef substrate cover have been carried out in 3 (three) management zones (protection zone, utilization and Non-MPA) Karimunjawa National Park (KNP). The Manta Tow broadscale coral reef assessment method was applied to the north side of Bengkoang Island and the south side of Cemara Besar Island (protection zone), southern side of Bengkoang Island and northern side of Cemara Besar Island (utilization zone) and Non-MPA (Seruni Island) to observe live coral cover, dead coral, coral rubble and soft coral. Substrate cover variations from 10-12 towing (track length 200m) from each side of the island have formed a spatial pattern of coral reef conditions. Furthermore, the condition of the coral reefs was confirmed using the UPT (Underwater Photo Transect) detailed assessment method with one station on each side of the island. The results showed that there were differences in the spatial pattern of coral reef conditions as indicated by significant differences in the percentage of live coral cover, dead coral, rubble and coral lifeform among management zones of the KNP. The condition of coral reefs of the MPA is better and has a higher diversity of coral species than Non-MPA of the Karimunjawa National Park. The spatial pattern of coral reef conditions can be used as an indicator of disturbances in the coral reef ecosystem and can be used for periodic analysis of coral reef monitoring data in conservation areas.Keywords: spatial pattern, coral reef condition, manta tow, underwater photo transect, Karimunjawa National Park.ABSTRAKStudi perbandingan persentase tutupan substrat terumbu karang telah di lakukan pada 3 (tiga) zona pengelolaan (zona perlindungan, pemanfaatan dan luar kawasan) Taman Nasional Karimunjawa. Metode penilaian terumbu karang skala luas Manta Tow diaplikasikan di sisi utara P. Bengkoang dan sisi selatan P. Cemara Besar (zona perlindungan), sisi selatan P. Bengkoang dan sisi utara P. Cemara Besar (zona pemanfaatan) dan luar kawasan (P. Seruni) untuk mengamati tutupan karang hidup, karang mati, pecahan karang dan karang lunak. Variasi persentase tutupan substrat dari 10-12 tarikan Manta Tow (panjang lintasan 200m) dari masing-masing sisi pulau telah membentuk pola spasial kondisi terumbu karang. Selanjutnya penilaian kondisi terumbu karang dikonfirmasi dengan menggunakan metode penilaian rinci UPT (Underwater Photo Transect) dengan satu stasiun setiap sisi pulau. Hasil menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan pola spasial kondisi terumbu karang yang ditunjukkan oleh perbedaan yang signifikan persentase tutupan karang hidup, karang mati, pecahan karang dan lifeform karang antar zona pengelolaan.  Kondisi terumbu karang di dalam kawasan lebih baik dan memiliki keragaman jenis karang lebih tinggi daripada di luar kawasan Taman Nasional Karimunjawa. Pola spasial kondisi terumbu karang dapat dijadikan indikator terjadinya gangguan pada ekosistem terumbu karang di suatu kawasan dan dapat digunakan untuk analisis data pemantauan terumbu karang secara berkala di kawasan konservasi.Kata Kunci: pola pasial, kondisi terumbu karang, manta tow, underwater photo transect, Taman Nasional Karimunjawa,

scholarly journals KONDISI EKOSISTEM TERUMBU KARANG DI PERAIRAN KRUENG RAYA, KABUPATEN ACEH BESAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 11
Author(s):  
Nurul Najmi ◽  
M Rizki Fazillah ◽  
Muhammad Agustiar
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Live Coral ◽  
Coral Mortality ◽  
Coral Reef Ecosystem ◽  
Dead Coral ◽  
High Increase ◽  
Mortality Index ◽  
Malacca Strait ◽  
Reef Ecosystem

This study aims to analyze the condition of the coral reef ecosystem including the substrate, genus composition, and the level of coral mortality in the waters of the Malacca Strait, Masjid Raya District, Aceh Besar District. The research was conducted from October 2016 to October 2019 in the waters of the Malacca Strait, Masjid Raya District, Aceh Besar District. The research site is divided into three stations consisting of Lhok Mee Station, Ahmad Rhang Manyang and Benteng Inong Balee Station. Data were collected using the Point Intercept Transect method. The results showed that the condition of coral reefs at Lhok Mee Station was in the damaged category with coral cover ranging from 6.56% - 13.44%. Ahmad Rhang Manyang Station is included in the moderate to good category with coral cover ranging from 38.75% - 67.19%. Meanwhile, Benteng Inong Balee Station is included in the medium category with coral cover ranging from 45.94% - 56.88%. The monitoring results found that 30 coral genera with the highest composition of the coral genera came from the Porites genus, while other coral genera were unevenly distributed. The value of the mortality index for Lhok Mee Station shows a high increase in mortality of live coral to dead coral. Meanwhile, Ahmad Rhang Manyang and Benteng Inong Balee stations have low coral mortality index values.

scholarly journals Preliminary Study of Coral Reef Conditions in Marine Park and Coral Reef Education Centre Plan Area, Seribu Islands National Park, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Hermansyah Hermansyah ◽  
Tatang Mitra Setia ◽  
Cipto Utomo ◽  
Annastasya Rahma Ramadhani ◽  
Sabihis Sabihis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
National Park ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Live Coral ◽  
Dominant Form ◽  
Point Count ◽  
Massive Growth ◽  
Marine Park ◽  
Index Value

Marine waters surrounding Child-friendly Integrated Public Spaces (RPTRA) at Tanjung Elang still has the potential for highly productive coral reef resources, thus enabling the development of ecological-based tourism, education and conservation. Despite the potential, the coral reefs in the surrounding of  RPTRA Tanjung Elang has suffered damage caused by anthropogenic activities and natural factors. The aim of this research is to assess the initial condition of coral reef at the location of   marine park areal and coral reef education center plan, RPTRA Tanjung Elang Waters, Pramuka Island, Seribu Islands National Park, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia. This research used Underwater Photo Transect/UPT method were analyzed using CPCe 4.1. software (Coral Point Count with Excel extension). The results of physico-chemical parameters measurements showed that water quality in RPTRA Tanjung Elang Waters Pramuka Island, is still within tolerance limits for coral life. The percentage of live coral cover was in a bad category with a low value (5.35%). The most dominant form of coral growth was submassive (CS) with a percentage value 54.46%. Composition of hard coral genusis consists of 3 family, 5 genus, and 100 species.The most dominant of Porites was with submassive and massive growth form. The index value of diversity shows a low category (0.56). The dominance index value showed a medium category (0.75). Uniformity and mortality index value showed a low category (0.35 and 0.43).

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN TUTUPAN BENTUK KARANG DENGAN KELIMPAHAN IKAN KARANG DI PERAIRAN PULAU CILIK TAMAN NASIONAL KARIMUNJAWA

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 246-252
Author(s):  
Lillah Gustilah ◽  
Anhar Solichin ◽  
Pujiono Wahyu Purnomo
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
National Park ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Analysis Data ◽  
Fish Abundance ◽  
Live Coral ◽  
Central Java ◽  
Live Coral Cover ◽  
Coral Reef Ecosystems

Pulau Cilik merupakan salah satu dari 27 Pulau yang membentuk kepulauan Karimunjawa, Jawa Tengah. Kondisi terumbu karang yang masih baik menjadikan Pulau Cilik sebagai salah satu objek wisata. Adanya kegiatan pariwisata dikhawatirkan dapat mengganggu kondisi ekosistem terumbu karang. Tujuan dari penelitian ini untuk mengetahui jenis dan perbedaan kelimpahan ikan antar kedalaman dan hubungan kerapatan bentuk karang dan kelimpahan ikan karang di berbagai tingkat kedalaman yang berbeda di Pulau Cilik Taman Nasional Karimunjawa, Jawa Tengah. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan pada bulan September 2016 di perairan Pulau Cilik Taman Nasional Karimunjawa, Jawa Tengah. Metode penelitian yang digunakan dalam penelitian bersifat deskriptif. Pengamatan dilakukan pada 4 stasiun yaitu barat, selatan, utara dan timur Pulau Cilik terdapat 2 titik kedalaman titik 1 3 m dan 10 m, masing-masing dilakukan pengulangan pengamatan 2 kali. Pada setiap titik dilakukan pengukuran parameter fisika dan kimia air, pengamatan kondisi bentuk karang dan kelimpahan ikan. Analisis data meliputi indeks keanekaragaman, keseragaman dan perhitungan persentase tutupan karang hidup, karang mati, pasir dan pecahan karang. Data yang telah diperoleh selanjutnya dianalisa statistik dengan uji t, yaitu membandingkan kelimpahan ikan karang antara kedalaman 3 m dan 10 m serta membandingkan perbedaan hubungan antara bentuk karang dan ikan karang. Hasil Bentuk karang yang terdapat di Pulau Cilik yaitu bentuk karang keras dan kelimpahan ikan karang yang mendominasi adalah jenis ikan Pomacentridae. Hubungan kerapatan terumbu karang dengan kelimpahan ikan karang terdapat hubungan positif dengan nilai koefisien korelasi (R) sebesar 0,6861 pada kedalaman 3 m dan 10 m, Persentase tutupan terumbu karang hidup termasuk kategori baik (>50%). Cilik Island is one of 27 island that form the Karimunjawa islands, Central Java. The condition of coral reefs are still outstanding to make Cilik Island as one of tourist destinations. The existence of tourism activities is worried to disrupt the condition of coral reef ecosystems. The aim of this research is to recognise the types and differences of fish abundance between depth and the relation of coral cover density and abundance of reef fish at different level of depth in Cilik Island Karimunjawa National Park, Central Java. This research was conducted in September 2016 in the waters of Pulau Cilik Karimunjawa National Park, Central Java. The research method used in the research is descriptive method. The observations were conducted on 4 stations, they are west, south, north and east of Cilik Island has 2 points depth point of 3m and 10m,each of observation was reapeted twice. At each point, It was conducted the measurement on physical and chemical parameters of water, observation of coral cover condition and fish abundance. Analysis data included index of diversity, uniformity and calculation of percentage of live coral cover, dead corals, sand and coral fragments. The obtained data were then analyzed statistically with t-test, by comparing the abundance of reef fish between 3 m and 10 m of depth and comparing the differences between coral cover and reef fish. The results of coral shape found in Pulau Cilik is the form of hard corals and the abundance of reef fish that dominate is Pomacentridae fish species. The correlation of coral reef density with abundance of reef fish has positive correlation with correlation coefficient value (R) 0,6861 at depth of 3 m and 10 m. The percentage of live coral cover is good category (> 50%). 

scholarly journals Comparison of Live Coral Cover in Central and South Bangka

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Mu'alimah Hudatwi ◽  
Umroh Umroh
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Reef Coral ◽  
Live Coral ◽  
Dead Coral ◽  
Live Coral Cover ◽  
Anthropogenic Stressor ◽  
High Turbidity ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Runoff And Sedimentation

Abstract Coral reef ecosystem has many biological, ecological, and economical functions to the universe. This ecosystem provides shelter, food, and home for many marine organisms and together they perform diverse and rich ecosystem. However, this diverse ecosystem is very susceptible to environmental change, such as climate change, ocean acidification, and other anthropogenic impact. When reef-building coral could not stand with harsh condition they will eventually die. We assume that anthropogenic stressor such as turbidity, terrestrial runoff, and sedimentation is the main problem here, because of high number of tin mining activities. Bangka and Belitung Islands are huge tin producer and has been exploited heavily by the legal and illegal miner company. The purpose of this study is to investigate the live coral cover in Central and South Bangka by using the line intercept transect to calculate the live coral, died coral, and algae in each stations. The results showed that the coral cover in Central Bangka and South Bangka has fair condition (25-40% of live stony coral). Value of live and dead coral cover was 40% with Semujur and Ketawai represent the coral cover in Central Bangka. While South Bangka has slight (1-2%) difference of live coral, dead coral, and algae cover. High number of dead coral mainly composed by dead coral overgrown by algae, allegedly caused by high turbidity and sedimentation from the anthropogenic stressor. Keywords: coral reef, coral cover, died coral, sedimentation Abstrak Perbandingan Tutupan Karang Hidup di Bangka Tengah dan SelatanEkosistem terumbu karang mempunyai fungsi biologi, ekologi, dan ekonomi yang bermanfaat bagi manusia. Ekosistem ini menyediakan tempat berlindung, makanan, dan rumah bagi organisme laut dan membentuk suatu ekosistem yang kaya dan beragam. Namun, ekosistem ini sangat rentan terhadap perubahan lingkungan, sepertiiklim, asidifikasi, dan dampak lain yang dilakukan manusia. Ketika terumbu karang tidak mampu bertahan dengan perubahan lingkungan yang ekstrim mereka akan mati. Kami menduga bahwa dampak antropogenik seperti turbiditas, runoff dari darat, dan sedimentasi merupakan penyebab utama kerusakan terumbu karang, karena banyaknya aktivitas penambangan. Kepulauan Bangka belitung adalah penghasil timah terbesar dan telah dieksploitasi oleh penambang timah legal maupun ilegal. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui tutupan karang hidup di Provinsi Bangka Tengah dan Bangka Selatan dengan menggunakan metode traksek garis. Hasil menunjukkan bahwa terumbu karang di Bangka Tengah dan Selatan termasuk kategori sedang (25- 40% tutupan karang). Tutupan karang hidup dan karang mati di Bnagka Tengah sebesar 40% dari hasill pengamatan di Semujur dan Ketawai. Sedangkan nilai tutupan karang hidup, karang mati, dan alga di Bangka Selatan mempunyai angka perbedaan yang rendah (1-2%). Tingginya tutupan karang mati tersusun oleh karang mati yyang ditumbuhi alga yang disebabkan oleh turbiditas dan sedimentasi.Kata Kunci: karang mati, terumbu karang, tutupan karang, sedimentasi

Coral reef condition in several dive points around Bunaken Island, North Sulawesi

2014 ◽  
pp. 44
Author(s):  
Robert Towoliu
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Integrated Management ◽  
Good Condition ◽  
Live Coral ◽  
Core Zone ◽  
Integrated Management System ◽  
North Sulawesi ◽  
Live Coral Cover ◽  
Reef Condition

In order to know the coral reef conditions at several diving points around Bunaken Island, three dive locations (Ron’s point, Lekuan, and Tawara) were chosen as representative locations receiving pressures from snorkeling and SCUBA diving activities, while  core zone was representative of location for  no diving and fishing activities.  Results showed that location with diving activities had live coral cover  ranging from 16.89% to 45.78% at 3 and 10m depths, with condition range of bad to moderate, while the location for no diving and fishing activities (core zone) had live coral cover of 55.03% at 3m and 58.15% at 10m, respectively,  with good condition category.  The present study indicated that the diving activities have affected the coral reef condition, so that a sustainable integrated management system is needed to use the marine ecotourism potency without degrading the coral reef condition in Bunaken Island. Untuk mengetahui kondisi terumbu karang di beberapa lokasi penyelaman di Pulau Bunaken, tiga lokasi penyelaman(Ron’s point, Lekuan, dan Tawara) dipilih mewakili lokasi dengan tekanan aktivitas penyelaman snorkeling maupun SCUBA, sedangkan satu lokasi lainnya yaitu zona inti dipilih mewakili lokasi tanpa aktivitas penyelaman maupun aktivitas penangkapan ikan.  Hasil penelitian ini memperlihatkan bahwa lokasi dengan tekanan aktivitas penyelaman memiliki prosentase tutupan karang batu/hidup berkisar antara 16,89% - 45,78% pada kedalaman 3 dan 10m, dengan kategori kondisi terumbu karang buruk sampai cukup, sedangkan pada lokasi yang tidak memiliki aktivitas penyelaman memiliki prosentase tutupan karang batu/hidup sebesar 53,03% pada 3m dan 58,15% pada 10m dengan kategori kondisi terumbu karang adalah baik.  Hasil penelitian ini mengindikasikan bahwa aktivitas penyelaman snorkeling maupun SCUBA berdampak pada kondisi terumbu karang di Pulau Bunaken, sehingga sangat diperlukan system pengelolaan yang terpadu dan berkesinambungan dalam memanfaatkan secara maksimal potensi ekowisata bahari tanpa merusak ekosistem terumbu karang di Pulau Bunaken.

scholarly journals CONDITION OF CORAL AND REEF FISH IN THE LOCATION OF FISH CATCHING USING DYNAMITE FISHING IN KAPOPOSANG WATER PARK AND THE SURROUNDING SEA

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Mahmudin Mahmudin ◽  
Chair Rani ◽  
Hamzah Hamzah
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Fish Abundance ◽  
Live Coral ◽  
Coral Reef Ecosystem ◽  
Control Location ◽  
Target Fish ◽  
Reef Ecosystem

Dynamite fishing is one of the causes of damage to the coral reef ecosystem in Indonesia. Fishing activities using explosives (dynamite fishing) occur because of the desire of fishermen to get a lot of catch with low cost in a short time. Kapoposang Water Park (WP) is a region rich in marine biological resources. However, dynamite fishing activities which are still found within the area have caused the coral reef ecosystem to be severely damaged. The results showed a lower difference in the percentage of live coral cover at dynamite fishing locations (DF1, DF2) compared to control locations (K1, K2). In addition, the highest average values of coral fish abundance were found at locations K1, DF1, and DF2. Conversely, the results of the analysis found the lowest fish abundance at the K2 location. Different from the average number of reef fish species that were higher at the control location (K1, K2) compared to dynamite fishing locations (DF1, DF2). For the target fish biomass there is no real difference between the control location and dynamite fishing.

scholarly journals Status of Coral Reefs in the Water of Spermonde, Makassar, South Sulawesi

2021 ◽  
Vol 324 ◽  
pp. 03007
Author(s):  
Ni Wayan Purnama Sari ◽  
Rikoh Manogar Siringoringo ◽  
Muhammad Abrar ◽  
Risandi Dwirama Putra ◽  
Raden Sutiadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Coral Reefs ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Live Coral ◽  
Health Index ◽  
Point Count ◽  
Live Coral Cover ◽  
Reef Health ◽  
Index Value

Observations of the condition of coral reefs have been carried out in Spermonde waters from 2015 to 2018. The method used in this observation uses Underwater Photo Transect (UPT), and the data obtained is analyzed using CPCe (Coral Point Count with Excel Extensions) software. The results show that the percentage of coral cover has increased from year to year. The percentage of live coral cover in 2015 was 19.64%, 23.60 in 2016, 23.72% in 2017, and 27.83% in 2018. The increase in live coral cover from year to year is thought to occur due to the availability of nutrients. or increasing public awareness, considering this location is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Makassar. Coral reef health index values can be used to classify coral reef health. Through the analysis of the coral reef health index, an index value of 4 was obtained, which means that the condition of the coral reefs is in the “moderate” category.

scholarly journals KEPADATAN MEGABENTOS PADA EKOSISTEM TERUMBU KARANG DI PERAIRAN DESA PERLANG BANGKA TENGAH, BANGKA BELITUNG

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-177
Author(s):  
Arham Hafidh Akbar ◽  
Sudirman Adibrata ◽  
Wahyu Adi
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Live Coral ◽  
Coral Reef Ecosystems ◽  
Tridacna Maxima ◽  
Belt Transect ◽  
Tridacna Gigas ◽  
Drupella Cornus ◽  
Diadema Setosum

This study aims to analyze the density of megabenthos in coral reef ecosystems in the waters of Perlang Village. This research was conducted in November 2019 in the waters of Perlang Village with the megabentos data collection method using the Bentos Belt Transect (BBT) method based on COREMAP CTI LIPI (2017) with 5 data collection stations. The results found 603 individuals consisting of 9 species from 4 megabenthos families in coral reef ecosystems. Species found at the study site are Diadema setosum, Diadema antillarium (Familli Deadematidae), Drupella cornus, Drupella rugosa (Family Murcidae), Trochus sp, Trochus conus, Tectus pyramis (Family Trochidae), Tridacna gigas, and Tridacna maxima (Family Tridacnidae) . The highest attendance percentage of all stations was obtained by Diadema setosum of 47.93% (289 people). Percentage of live coral cover from 5 observation stations ranged from 57.44% - 91.78%. Observation pensions that received the highest percentage of cover values ​​were at pension 2 with 91.78% in the very good category.

scholarly journals Keanekaragaman dan Biomassa Ikan Karang serta Keterkaitannya dengan Tutupan Karang Hidup di Perairan Manggis, Kabupaten Karangasem, Bali

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 164
Author(s):  
I Made Raditya Putra ◽  
I Gusti Ngurah Putra Dirgayusa ◽  
Elok Faiqoh
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Reef Fish ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
Live Coral ◽  
Strong Positive Correlation ◽  
Living Coral ◽  
Positive Correlation ◽  
Live Coral Cover

The existence of coral reef fish is closely related to the availability of coral reef resource as a habitat. Coral reef fish is a biota that has a fascination with a variety of color patterns and fascinating. Differences in coral cover conditions will affect the abundance of coral reef fish, especially those with strong linkages to living corals. This research was conducted in June - August 2017 by using line intercept transect (LIT) method for coral cover percentage and visual census method for biodiversity and biomass of coral reef fish with 3 research stations in Manggis waters, Karangasem. From the research results, it shows that the diversity index ranged between 2.54 - 2.70 which means the diversity of coral reef fish in the medium category and the stability of the community is in the medium. Furthermore, total biomass of coral reef fish ranged between 186,17 - 1692,08 kg / ha. The results stated that the percentage of live coral cover in Manggis waters ranged from 3.83% to 12.44% which means that live coral cover is categorized as bad. A very strong positive correlation between living coral conditions and coral reef fish biomass was 92.42%. Meanwhile, the relationship between living coral conditions and the diversity of coral reef fish had a strong positive correlation of 65.4%. The diversity of coral reef fish in waters is not only caused by live coral cover; however, it is caused by coral reef ecosystems that are associated in the bottom of the waters.

scholarly journals Relationship Between Species Composition of Butterflyfishes and Coral Cover (Study case: Taka Bonerate National Park)

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-126
Author(s):  
Ana Faricha ◽  
Isa N. Edrus ◽  
Sasanti R. Suharti ◽  
Rizkie S. Utama ◽  
Agus Budiyanto ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Coral Reef ◽  
Species Composition ◽  
National Park ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Coral Cover ◽  
Benthic Communities ◽  
Reef Environment ◽  
Dietary Specialization ◽  
Coral Coverage ◽  
Specific Species

The coral reef environment has a strong influence on associated organisms such as fishes, mollusks, and others. Wherein, the butterflyfishes are marine fishes which closely associated with the tropic group as dietary specialization i.e. obligate coral feeder, facultative, and generalist. The obligate may respond only to change in preferred corals and not indicate others. However, generalist show in different response in habitat deteriorates and may allow switching feeding to a less preferred one. Many questions remain about food specific at the species level which may potentially as bio-indicator for coral conditions. Here, we studied the species composition among coral coverage. We explore the environmental degradation in Taka Bonerate National Park impact on food resources and fishes especially for butterflyfishes community. This study focused on family Chaetodontidae with UVC method and UPT method for coral cover. This study was carried out at Taka Bonerate National Park, South Sulawesi between May and June 2019. There were 342 individuals observed and dominated by Chaetodon kleinii, Hemitaurichthys polylepis, Heniochus chrysostomus, C. lunulatus, C. melannotus, C punctatofasciatus, and Forcipiger flavissimus. However, we found a site with diversity index and coral cover has across conditions. Whilst, these benthic communities mostly dominated by Acropora, which may be preferenced by specific species. Butterflyfishes have several types of foraging tasks and may impact in utilizing the coral reef and other social habitats used. The species composition and abundance of butterflyfishes had relations not only by coral coverage but also benthic compositions. However, factors that regulate its specific species distribution and species compositions are still under study.

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