On January 30, 2006, Barbados Post issued the WWF stamp series features the Queen Triggerfish in 4 postage stamps. This issue has collaborated with the WWF organisation. Alongside with this issue, the officially local FDC has issued by Barbados as the local WWF cover. The cover depicts the Queen Triggerfish in detail and has a special post marked.
The Queen Triggerfish or Balistes vetula is a reef dwelling fish of the Atlantic Ocean. It is occasionally caught as a gamefish, and sometimes kept in marine aquaria. The queen triggerfish is found on coral rubble, tops of reefs and in grassy areas, normally at depths of 3-20 M.
It is a large fish that reaches 60cm in length. It is typically brown with blue lines on its fins and head. It can change colour somewhat to match its surroundings, or if subjected to stress. It preys on a variety of invertebrates, notably sea urchins. (Information from Wikipedia)
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