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Due to identification problem that exist between fishes of different species, hence the need to compare the morphometric and meristic character of lutjanidae, L. goreensis (valenciennes 1830) and L. agennes (Blecker 1863) from Lekki lagoon and Badagry creek of Lagos State Nigeria. The lutjanids L. goreensis and L. agennes is one of the fish species that contribute to the fisheries of Lagos Lagoon. A total of 120 samples (60 from lekki and 60 from badagry) were caught from the two (2) sampling stations located in the Lagoon of Lagos State. Morphometric measurements and meristic characters were determined on the specimens to ascertain the possibility of morphological and meristic diversity among them. The morphometric measurements i.e. eye diameter (ED) for L. goreensis varied from 1.7-2.5cm, while L.