IDing the two (more elongated) fishes in the middle
Underside. Characteristic black patch around vent.
IDing the fishes
A rare cardinal fish, very well camouflaged!
Many thanks to Prof. Kent Carpenter and the Tubbataha Marine Park Authority for inviting me to join the 2023 Tubbataha fish survey, and to Infinity live-on-boardfor providing great diving operations.
IDing the fishes in the middle