These were schooling fish in the Philippinens

[gassed]

We saw these fish in singles and small schools in Philippines.
Appeared grey at a distance but up close they have colorful small spots and stripes.
The body shape was bass or perch like. Fins terminated in black.
Curious fish that tended to check us out as much as we did them.
Never got a name and can't find one.

 

[DocVikingo]

Any shots showing more of the fish?

Cheers,

DocVikingo

 

[gassed]

Unfortunately no. I have seen quite a few in YouTube videos from the Indo area.
I should add they were about 8-12" (200-300mm) in length.

 

[Cali_diver]

My first instinct is to say it is a midnight snapper.. do you have pics of the whole fish?

 

[gassed]

No full frame shots but a quick image search of midnight snapper and that it the one!
Thanks.