封筒には、魚を描いた6種類の切手が貼られ、発行日の消印 「20 January 1994」 が押されています
封筒左側の魚のイラストと “Fish of Zimbabwe” の文字は、この切手シリーズに合わせた図案です
6種類の額面は 35セント、1.00ドル、1.30ドル、1.50ドル、1.65ドル、1.95ドル です
ジンバブエの河川・湖沼に生息する淡水魚6種【フニャニサーモン、アフリカナマズ、ニジマス、
アフリカマダラウナギ、ミラーカープ、ロブスタスブリーム】を描いた切手シリーズです
POSTS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION FISH OF ZIMBABWE — SERIES 2 35c
— HUNYANI SALMON — Labeo altivelis Also known as the Manyame Labeo, the
Hunyani Salmon are distributed in the Zambezi River below the Victoria
Falls and in rivers and dams throughout Zimbabwe. During the rainy season
they are often seen moving upstream with just the tips of their dorsal
fins above the water level. They can attain a weight of over 3 kg and feed
mainly on algae and other aquatic life. The fish are not a popular angling
fish but bottom fishing with a small hook is employed using algae, worms
or meali[e] meal as bait. $1,00 — BARBEL — Clarias gariepinus The Barbel
or Cat-fish are widely distributed throughout Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.
They are very hardy fish, well-known for the time that they can live out
of water. They will feed on just about anything that moves provided it
is small enough. Snakes, frogs, small crocodiles, fish, snails, shrimps,
larvae and insects. Generally scorned as sluggish fish by the angler they
can however provide good sport and can attain weights of up to 23 kilograms.
$1,30 — RAINBOW TROUT — Parasalmo mykiss Rainbow trout are indigenous to
North America and have been translocated around the world. The Rainbow
Trout were first introduced into Zimbabwe at Henerne in 1910 but not survived.
In 1921, they were re-introduced into the waters of the Eastern Highlands
but did not survive in many years until a hatchery was established in the
1940s. Trout feed on small fish, insects and other aquatic fauna. All methods
except by fly fishing are prohibited. $1,50 — AFRICAN MOTTLED EEL — Anguilla
bengalensis labiata The African mottled eel are distributed in Zimbabwe
mainly in the Upper Zambezi including Lake Kariba. Elvers climb the Pungwe
Falls on their way from the Indian Ocean where they are spawned off the
coast of Madagascar. Elvers have also been recorded climbing nearly 100
metres up the side of Kariba dam wall but have never been seen crossing
the road at the top. Eels can be caught on a variety of baits such as small
fish, crabs, earthworms, and any piece of meat. Weights of over 21 kg have
been recorded in Zimbabwe. $1,65 — MIRROR CARP — Cyprinus carpio Mirror
Carp are indigenous to Asia and were first introduced into Zimbabwe from
South Africa in 1925. A relative of the common goldfish, they have flourished
in most dams and rivers in Zimbabwe. A 25 kg Carp was recently netted at
Mazowe Dam near Harare. Mirror Carp can be caught on a variety of baits
such as bread soaked in beer, boiled potatoes, and maize meal mixed with
curry powder. $1,95 — ROBUSTUS BREAM — Serranochromis robustus jallae The
“Robustus” is distributed mainly in the upper Zambezi, but has been stocked
into many dams throughout Zimbabwe. A predator, it feeds on fish, aquatic
and terrestrial insects, crabs, molluscs. The Robustus lurks close to underwater
structures and is similar in habits to the Black Bass. It is a popular
fish with the majority of anglers and can be caught on a variety of baits
from worms to artificial lures and spinners. The current record size is
well over 3.5 kilograms.
TECHNICAL DETAILS Date of Issue : 20 January, 1994 Denominations : 35c,
$1,00, $1,30, $1,50, $1,65, $1,95 Theme : Fish of Zimbabwe Series 2 Artist
: Mr D. S. Herbert Colours : All denominations in cyan, magenta, yellow
and black Size : 42 x 28 mm all vertical Paper : Harrisons HS8 PVA gummed
postage stamp paper Process : Offset Lithography Perforations : 14½ Sheet
Control Codes : 1A, 1B Mint Sheets : 50 stamps per sheet Quantities Printed
: 35c — 1 000 000 $1,00 — 200 000 $1,30 — 200 000 $1,50 — 200 000 $1,65
— 200 000 $1,95 — 200 000 FDC Envelope Size : C5/220 x 110 mm Printer :
Natprint, Harare, Zimbabwe Natprint