The Red Sea Fish set, issued by the Government of Jordan on February 15, 1974, showcases the rich marine biodiversity of the Red Sea through eleven colorful stamps. This definitive series highlights Jordan's connection to the Red Sea through its port city of Aqaba, celebrating the diverse fish species found in these waters. The set features various tropical and subtropical fish species including the long-nosed butterfly fish, monacle bream, slender-spined mojarra, Russell's snapper, blue-barred orange parrotfish, and yellow-edged lyretail. Each stamp displays detailed illustrations of these marine creatures in their natural underwater habitats, with coral formations and sea vegetation providing authentic backgrounds. The stamps range in denomination from 5 fils to 60 fils, making them suitable for various postal rates of the period. This issue reflects Jordan's commitment to environmental awareness and marine conservation while promoting its natural heritage. The artistic representations capture the vibrant colors and distinctive characteristics of each species, serving both philatelic and educational purposes for collectors and the general public interested in marine life.
تعرض مجموعة أسماك البحر الأحمر، التي أصدرتها الحكومة الأردنية في 15 فبراير 1974، التنوع البيولوجي البحري الغني للبحر الأحمر من خلال أحد عشر طابعاً ملوناً. تسلط هذه السلسلة الأساسية الضوء على صلة الأردن بالبحر الأحمر من خلال مدينة العقبة الساحلية، محتفلة بأنواع الأسماك المتنوعة الموجودة في هذه المياه. تتضمن المجموعة أنواعاً مختلفة من الأسماك الاستوائية وشبه الاستوائية بما في ذلك سمكة الفراشة طويلة الأنف وسمك البريم وسمك الموخارا وسمك النهاش الأحمر وسمك الببغاء البرتقالي والليرتيل الأصفر الحواف. يعرض كل طابع رسوماً مفصلة لهذه المخلوقات البحرية في بيئاتها الطبيعية تحت الماء، مع تشكيلات مرجانية ونباتات بحرية توفر خلفيات أصيلة. تتراوح فئات الطوابع من 5 فلسات إلى 60 فلساً، مما يجعلها مناسبة لمعدلات بريدية مختلفة في تلك الفترة.
| JS#: | P1974-01.01 |
| SG#: | 1035 |
| SC#: | 758 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 15-Feb-1974 |
| Description: |
A long-nosed butterfly fish with distinctive orange and black coloration swimming among green sea vegetation. |
| JS#: | P1974-01.02 |
| SG#: | 1036 |
| SC#: | 759 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 15-Feb-1974 |
| Description: |
A monacle bream displaying green and yellow coloration with orange fins against a purple underwater background. |
| JS#: | P1974-01.03 |
| SG#: | 1037 |
| SC#: | 760 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 15-Feb-1974 |
| Description: |
A monacle bream with similar coloring to the 10 fils stamp, showing the same species in a purple aquatic environment. |
| JS#: | P1974-01.04 |
| SG#: | 1038 |
| SC#: | 761 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 15-Feb-1974 |
| Description: |
A slender-spined mojarra with a pink head and blue-green body swimming near sandy coral formations. |
| JS#: | P1974-01.05 |
| SG#: | 1039 |
| SC#: | 762 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 15-Feb-1974 |
| Description: |
The same slender-spined mojarra species as the 20 fils stamp, featuring identical coloring and underwater habitat. |
| JS#: | P1974-01.06 |
| SG#: | 1040 |
| SC#: | 763 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 15-Feb-1974 |
| Description: |
A Russell's snapper with pink and orange hues and distinctive fins against a blue underwater setting. |
| JS#: | P1974-01.07 |
| SG#: | 1041 |
| SC#: | 764 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 15-Feb-1974 |
| Description: |
Another Russell's snapper showing the same species characteristics with pink and orange coloration in an aquatic environment. |
| JS#: | P1974-01.08 |
| SG#: | 1042 |
| SC#: | 765 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 15-Feb-1974 |
| Description: |
A blue-barred orange parrotfish displaying vibrant multicolored scales with blue, yellow, and green patterns. |
| JS#: | P1974-01.09 |
| SG#: | 1043 |
| SC#: | 766 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 15-Feb-1974 |
| Description: |
The same blue-barred orange parrotfish species with identical rainbow-like coloration and distinctive body shape. |
| JS#: | P1974-01.10 |
| SG#: | 1044 |
| SC#: | 767 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 15-Feb-1974 |
| Description: |
A long-nosed butterfly fish identical to the 5 fils stamp, showing orange and black markings in a green marine setting. |
| JS#: | P1974-01.11 |
| SG#: | 1045 |
| SC#: | 768 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 14 |
| Issue Date: | 15-Feb-1974 |
| Description: |
A yellow-edged lyretail with bright orange and red spotted coloration swimming among blue coral formations. |