Orange Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)

Orange Clownfish (Amphiprion percula)

Year
1977
Face Value
200
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Animals

Catalogs References

Michel
KM 366
Yvert & Tellier
KM 195
Stanley Gibbons
KM D260

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13½
Printing
Offset lithography
This stamp is part of the same marine-life series and depicts the Orange Clownfish (Amphiprion percula), a reef fish famous for its close relationship with sea anemones. Living among the protective tentacles of its host anemone, the clownfish benefits from shelter while helping to maintain the health of its marine partner. This unique symbiotic relationship is one of the best-known examples of cooperation in the natural world.

By issuing this stamp, the Comoros showcased one of the most admired species of tropical coral reefs. The issue celebrates the complexity and beauty of marine ecosystems while encouraging awareness of the need to conserve coral reefs and the diverse organisms that depend on them for survival.