2011, May 5. Marine Biodiversity (Definitives)
Litho Offset. Amstar Company, Inc. Perf. 13.5
Singles, Sheets of 100 (10 x 10)
2p Yellow-stripe Snapper - Singles (1,000,000)
20p Two banded Anemone Fish - Singles (700,000)
30p Lipstick Tang - Singles (500,000)
40p Yellow-backed Damselfish - Singles (115,000)
Source: Coral Reef Animals of the Indo-Pacific by Dr. Terence Gosliner
First Day Cover: Manila
Yellowstripe (Bluestripe) Snapper (Lutjanus kasmira)
The bluestripe snapper, Lutjanus kasmira, (also known as the bluestripe sea perch and the blue-line snapper) is a common species of marine fish of the snapper family Lutjanidae. The species is so named due to its distinctive colouration, which consists of a bright yellow body overlain by narrow horizontal electric blue stripes. The bluestripe snapper is primarily a reef dweller living in shallow coastal areas to reefs up to 265 meters (869 ft) deep, consuming a range of fish, cephalopods and crustaceans. Often schooling while juveniles, the adults tend to be solitary and reach a maximum known length of 40 centimeters (15.7 in). The color is probably the most diagnostic feature of the fish, especially when alive or fresh from the water. The back and sides of the fish are bright yellow, with the lower sides and underside of head fading to white. Four bright blue stripes run longitudinally on the side of the fish, with several faint grayish stripes on lowermost part of sides. All fins are yellow. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluestripe_snapper)
Two banded Anemone Fish (Amphiprion clarkia)
The Banded Clownfish or Clark's Clownfish (Clark's Anemonefish) Amphiprion clarkii was first described by Bennett in 1830. This is the most widely distributed anemonefish ranging from the islands of Micronesia and Melanesia in the western Pacific to the Persian Gulf and from Australia to Japan. They inhabit outer reefs and lagoons and are usually found at depths between 3 - 197 feet (1 - 60 meters). The boldly patterned Banded Clownfish or Clark's Clownfish is boldly can be quite variable in color as an adult. Adults can range from a yellow or brown base color with either two or three white to gray bands. The band on the tail can be missing on some adults. Males tail fins will be yellow or will at least have some yellow on their tail fin, but some females tail fins can change to white as they mature. (http://animalworld.com/encyclo/marine/clowns/clarkii.php)
Lipstick Tang (Naso liturarus)
The Naso Tang originates in the Indo-Pacific, including Hawaii. Also known as the Orangespine Unicornfish, the Lipstick Tang and the Lipstick Surgeonfish. Its scientific name is Naso lituratus. Naso Tangs are sometimes inappropriately referred to as Nassau Tangs, a term which associates them with the wrong ocean altogether, since Nassau is in the Atlantic. The Red Sea Naso Tang has an orange dorsal fin, while those from the Pacific have black dorsal fins. There are also differences in the numbers of rays on their fins and the numbers of teeth. The Naso Tang is actually a unicornfish even though it doesn’t have the typical unicorn snout. It does have the two anal spines, instead of three, and three pelvic rays, instead of five, that distinguish unicornfish from other surgeonfish. It has the sharp spines at the caudal peduncle which distinguish all surgeonfish. These can cause serious harm to human hands and easily become entangled in nets. (http://saltwater.tropicalfishandaquariums.com/Tangs/NasoTang.asp)
Yellow-backed Damselfish (Paraglyphidodon melanopus )
The Black Damselfish is also known as the Bluefin Damselfish, Bowtie Damselfish, Yellow-back Damsel, and Royal Damsel. As a juvenile, it is very attractive, with a gray body highlighted by bright yellow dorsally and blue pectoral fins. As the fish matures, it becomes uniformly black. In the wild, the Black Damselfish is usually solitary and often associated with soft corals on which it feeds. In the aquarium, the juvenile is generally peaceful but becomes quite aggressive as it matures. It should only be kept with other large aggressive species. Only one Black Damselfish should be kept per tank. The Black Damselfish is very hardy and an excellent choice for "cycling" a tank. It may be a threat to shrimp, and nip at soft corals. The Black Damselfish accepts most food including flaked and frozen preparations. (http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=16+2145+2186&aid=2026)
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Marine Biodiversity