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2013, December 13.  Philippines Marine Biodiversity - Definitives

Litho Offset.  Amstar Company, Inc.  Perf 13.5

Singles, Sheets of 50

20p  Fire Clownfish - Singles   (1,250,000)

40p  Common Squirrelfish - Singles   (2,500,000)

 

 

 

First Day Covers:  Manila

   

 

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Fire Clownfish (Amphiprion frenatus).  Also known as Onebar anemonefish, Red clown, Tomato clownfish.  Fire Clownfish range in color from bright orange to deep red. Adults may have a black patch on the sides of their bodies - especially in older, mature fish - and lack the characteristic white stripes of most common clowns.  Juveniles lack the dark patch and may have a white bar behind the head.  They are somewhat hardy, but tend to be very sensitive to copper and other heavy metals.    http://www.thatpetplace.com/Amphiprion-ephippium-fire-clownfish-213475

Common Squirrelfish (Holocentrus diadema).  The Aquarium at Waikiki, Honolulu, claims Holocentrus diadema to be the rarest and most beautiful fish in the world. They are odd in shape having all the hues of the rainbow with the tints laid on as if with the brush. No painter can imitate them nor language do them justice. Words are inadequate to accurately portray these exquisite colors and weird shapes.   http://www.cardcow.com/194461/235-alaihi-holocentrus-diadema-animals-fish/

 

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