PacFishID Android

PacFishID

Pacific Islands fishes and invertebrates identification tool

Features & Capabilities

PacFishID is an identification tool designed to help users recognize fishes and invertebrates from Pacific Island countries and territories. Developed by the Coastal Fisheries Programme of the Pacific Community (SPC), this application currently features a dataset of approximately 320 of the most commonly targeted coastal sharks, rays, and bony fishes in the Pacific Islands region.

This resource is based on the "Identification guide to the common coastal food fishes of the Pacific Islands region" by Brad Moore and Boris Colas. It aims to assist fisheries officers and enthusiasts alike in accurately identifying coastal food fishes encountered in catches or market surveys. PacFishID is supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the European Union through the SciCOFish project, ensuring authoritative and comprehensive content. Please note all photos are copyrighted and require permission for use.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
The Pacific Community - SPC
Downloads:
26,135 3
Rating:
4.40
(88)
Version:
1.0 Last updated: 2025-07-22
Creation date:
2017-03-05
Publisher country:
FR FR
Email:
Fr*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-25
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
The Pacific Community - SPC
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=spc.pacfishid
Email:
Fr*****@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.spc.int/coastfish

User Reviews

Users appreciate PacFishID as a portable, easy-to-use, and inclusive multi-language database app that aids fish identification with useful features like sketches and quizzes. It is praised for being a handy alternative to traditional publications. However, users commonly note that the database is not exhaustive, missing many species, and suggest improvements such as adding more taxonomic details and enhancing app navigation.
Pros
  • Portable and convenient compared to a book
  • Good and inclusive multi-language database
  • Easy to use from the start with features like sketches, family names, and memorization tests
  • Handy and practical as a mobile resource compared to publications
  • Well-received and appreciated by users
Cons
  • Database not exhaustive, lacking many species
  • Could use more taxonomic information
  • Navigation through the app could be easier
Recent reviews
It's portable than a book
by Ta*****, 2024-11-13

This is actually is a good app
by Mi*****, 2022-07-29
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