Philippines Fish ID 1.7.9

Updated May 2025. This comprehensive guide features 1,181 fish species encountered by scuba divers and snorkelers in the Philippines. Users can select between Basic Mode, which includes 300 common species, and Advanced Mode, encompassing the full database. The interface allows for intuitive browsing, resembling flipping through pages, or rapid identification through filters such as color, shape, common name, or scientific name. Each fish profile provides up to five photographs illustrating juveniles, males, females, and color variations. Interactive flashcard-style quizzes are available to enhance identification skills, while a Log Book function facilitates recording observations and adding notes for personal reference and sharing.

Designed primarily for scuba divers and snorkelers, the application supports identification by color, shape, family group, scientific name, or English common name. The Log Book feature enables users to document sightings, annotate details, and share their records. The program also offers engaging learning tools through interactive quizzes aimed at improving fish identification proficiency. Compatibility extends seamlessly to iPads for versatile use.

This resource was developed by John Hoover, renowned author of popular marine life identification publications such as The Ultimate Guide to Hawaiian Reef Fishes and Hawaii's Sea Creatures: A Guide to Hawaii's Marine Invertebrates. These titles are available on Amazon for further reference.