1756) Endangered Fishes, Red Data Book (III), Kyrgyzstan: Kyrgyz Express Post (KEP) has issued this set of four Postage Stamps featuring endangered species of fishes in Kyrgyzstan: Date of Stamp Set issue: 18.03.2021:
About "Kyrgyz Republic Red Data Book (III). Fishes":
On 18.03.2021 the State Committee of Information Technology and Communications of the Kyrgyz Republic has put into circulation a series of Kyrgyz Express Post postage stamps titled: “Kyrgyz Republic Red Data Book (III). Fishes”.
Although Kyrgyzstan is a predominantly mountainous country with no access to the sea, its ichthyofauna is quite rich and diverse.
There are 107 species and subspecies of fish in the country's lakes and rivers, among which many are endemic or subendemic.
In Lake Issyk-Kul alone, there are eleven endemic fish species. The following species, listed in Kyrgyz Republic Red Data Book, are represented on these KEP stamps:
- Issyk-Kul Marinka (Schizothorax issykkuli);
- Eastern Ostroluchka (Capoetobrama kuschakewitschi)
- Turkestan Catfish (Glyptosternon reticulatum);
- Pike Asp (Aspiolucius esocinus).
The First Day Cover depicts the Chatkal bullhead (Cottus jaxartensis).
A negative impact on the number and diversity of Kyrgyzstan's aquatic fauna is caused by several human factors, such as - reservoir pollution, irrigation, poaching and the introduction of alien species.
As a result, many fish species in Kyrgyzstan are very rare and need urgent protection and conservation measures.
Hydrobiologist Mariia Cherniavskaia has given consultation in preparing this stamp issue.
The Stamps:
Stamps Values:
75 KGS - Eastern Ostroluchka (Capoetobrama kuschakewitschi).
100 KGS - Turkestan Catfish (Glyptosternon reticulatum) .
150 KGS - Pike Asp (Aspiolucius esocinus).
Technical specifications:
Paper: coated, gummed, 105 g/m².
Printing method: full-color offset lithography.
Stamps perforation: comb 14:14½.
Stamps Sizes: 69.00 х 27.50 mm.
The Four Miniature Sheets (MS) issued in the set.
The Collective Miniature Sheet (MS) Block.
A Cancelled Miniature Sheet (MS).
Stamps are issued in Minisheets (MS) of 5 stamps with 1 label. Stamps are also issued in a collective minisheet of 4 stamps (1 complete set).
Minisheets Size: 159.00 x 108.00 mm.
Collective Minisheet Size: 159.00 х 80.50 mm.
Quantity issued: 6,500 pieces each stamp, including the quantity of the collective minisheet – 1,500 pieces.
Designer: Vladimir Melnic.
Printer House: “Nova Imprim” (Chișinău, Moldova).
A special cancellation on FDC has been carried out at the Bishkek KEP Office (729001) on the stamps issuing day i.e. "18.03.2021".
The First Day Cover (FDC) and Special Cancellation Handstamp/Postmark have been designed by Vladimir Melnic.
A First Day Cover (FDC) with a Cancelled Miniature Sheet affixed at top right.
Specifications:
First Day Cover size: 190 х 130 mm.
Printing method: full-color offset.
Quantity issued: 250 pieces.
Endorsing ink color: black.
For this series, KEP has also issued maximum cards or Maxim Cards:
Designer: Postal cards for maximum cards have been designed by Vladimir Melnic.
Printing method - digital.
Quantity issued - 250 pieces each.
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