Antigua year 1979 Sea fishes stamps set

Antigua year 1979 Sea fishes stamps set

The 1979 Sea Fishes stamp set from Antigua features a collection of stamps depicting various marine life. These stamps are known for their colorful illustrations and educational value, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the sea. Here are some details about the set:

1979 Antigua Sea Fishes Stamp Set

1. 10c – Blue Tang (Acanthurus coeruleus)
   • Description: A vibrant blue fish, commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean, particularly around coral reefs.
   • Color: Bright blue with yellow accents.
2. 15c – Queen Angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris)
   • Description: Known for its striking colors and distinctive shape, the Queen Angelfish is a popular species among divers.
   • Color: Bright blue and yellow.
3. 20c – Stoplight Parrotfish (Sparisoma viride)
   • Description: Recognizable by its beak-like mouth, used to scrape algae from coral, and its changing colors as it matures.
   • Color: Green, red, and yellow.
4. 35c – Four-eyed Butterflyfish (Chaetodon capistratus)
   • Description: A small, beautifully patterned fish with a distinctive eyespot near its tail, found in the Caribbean Sea.
   • Color: White with black and yellow stripes, and a false eye.
5. 50c – French Grunt (Haemulon flavolineatum)
   • Description: Named for the grunting noise it makes by grinding its teeth, this fish is commonly found in schools.
   • Color: Yellow with blue horizontal stripes.
6. $1 – Nassau Grouper (Epinephelus striatus)
   • Description: A large, robust fish known for its role in the ecosystem as both predator and prey, found in the western Atlantic.
   • Color: Brown with white and dark stripes.