SCG7892 - Christmas Island 1972 – Striped Surgeonfish (Acanthurus lineatus)This 50 cent stamp from Christmas Island, issued in 1972, features the vividly colored Acanthurus lineatus, also known as the Lined Surgeonfish or Blue lined Surgeonfish. Illustrated by George Hamori, the design showcases the fishs brilliant blue and yellow stripes against a soft pink patterned background. Native to the Indian Ocean, this species is emblematic of the regions coral reef biodiversity. The stamp is part of a marine life definitive series