Updated September 18 2026. Covers 1262 fish species seen by divers and snorkelers in the Philippines. Choose between Basic Mode (300 common fish) and Advanced Mode (all fish). Flip through screens like pages of a book, or find a fish quickly by color, shape, common name, or scientific name. Up to 6 photos per fish showing juveniles, males, females, color variations. Sharpen your fish ID skills with interactive flashcard-style quizzes. Record fish you've seen in the Log Book.
- Targeted to scuba divers and snorkelers.
- Identify fish by color, shape, family group, scientific name, English name.
- Record fish in Logbook, add notes, share Logbook.
- Improve fish ID skills with flashcard-style quizzes.
- Works great on iPads too.
Created by John Hoover, author of Hawaii's best-selling marine life ID books: The Ultimate Guide to Hawaiian Reef Fishes, and: Hawaii's Sea Creatures, a Guide to Hawaii's Marine Invertebrates. Check them out on Amazon.
We just returned from Tubbataha and stumbled on this app while trying to ID some of our photos. Unbelievable number of relevant photos and associated text for the Philippines. Text explains which fish are local so you don’t get misled by more general references. The photos are bright and clear with text to point out specific id characters. Also the interface seems to be without glitches in spite of offering multiple ways to search for fish info.
Great for IDing a wide variety of fish!
KimberlyLTripp
We’ve been diving a few sites that are “off the beaten” path of many standard trips… this app has been great at helping us identify many fish that just aren’t quite as common! I love the display of the juvenile + adult too. It’s so helpful in seeing the differences side by side! SO HELPFUL!!! Thank you!
Indexes added to Common and Scientiic Names tabes for easier browsing / searching. Some photos improved, a new species added.
Version 3.3
The developer, John P. Hoover, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
