Gone Fishing - American Philatelic Society

Gone Fishing!Underwater EnvironmentsNature of America: Pacific Coral ReefThe stamp pane gives a panoramic view of the busy life to be found on a typical Pacific coral reef, in this case one inthe western Pacific Ocean near Guam. There are thirty varieties of marine animals included in the view, all of whichare identified in a key on the back of the stamp pane. Species portrayed on individual stamps include:Scott 3831a — Emperorangelfish, blue coral,mound coral.Scott 3831b — Humpheadwrasse, Moorish idolScott 3831c — BumpheadparrotfishScott 3831d — Black-spottedpuffer, threadfin butterflyfish,staghorn coralScott 3831e — Hawksbillturtle, palette surgeonfishScott 3831f — Pinkanemonefish, magnificentsea anemoneScott 3831g — Snowflakemoray eel, Spanish Dancernudibranch or sea slugScott 3831h — LionfishScott 3831i — Triton’strumpetScott 3831j — Orientalsweetlips, bluestreak cleanerwrasse, mushroom coral