Kiribati Collectible Stamps- Yvert 217/31 Marine Tropical‎ Coral Reef Fish

The image displays a collection of postage stamps from Kiribati featuring various marine life, primarily coral reef fish. These stamps showcase a diverse range of species, including: Sharks: Such as the Whitetip Reef Shark. Billfish: Like the Pacific Sailfish. Perch: Specifically, a Yellow & Blue Sea Perch, also known as Takabe. Butterflyfish: Represented by the Pennant Coralfish. Snapper: Including the Freckled Hawkfish. Wrasses: Such as the Violet Soldierfish and possibly the Humphead Wrasse, a large and threatened coral reef fish species found in the Indo-Pacific. Barracuda: Specifically, the Great Barracuda. Groupers: Like the Blacktip Grouper. Tuna: Represented by the Rainbow Runner. Other Reef Inhabitants: Including various corals and other reef fish species. These stamps highlight the rich biodiversity of the coral reefs surrounding Kiribati, a nation composed primarily of coral atolls. Coral reefs are vital ecosystems that support a vast array of marine life, providing shelter, food, and breeding grounds for numerous species, including many of those depicted on these stamps