Marine fauna Common Pageot - Pagellus erythrinus

Created by Yosr Jamoussi, this stamp features the Common Pageot, locally called Morjane because of its vibrant coral pink color. The illustration delicately describes the pearly nuances of this fish from the sparid family. Present throughout the Tunisian continental shelf, the pageot is a pillar of local marine biodiversity. Its philatelic issue highlights the elegance of the national underwater fauna and recalls the need to preserve the coastal habitats where this species reproduces.