White-spotted Spinefoot (Siganus canaliculatus) - 100 fils

Issued in 1985 as part of Bahrain's Marine Life and Fishes definitive series, this stamp commemorates the White-spotted Spinefoot (Siganus canaliculatus), a herbivorous reef fish commonly found in shallow coastal waters throughout the Arabian Gulf and Indo-Pacific region. Recognized by its distinctive body shape and scattered pale markings, the species feeds primarily on marine vegetation and algae, playing an important ecological role in maintaining the balance of reef and seagrass ecosystems.

By featuring the White-spotted Spinefoot, the State of Bahrain highlighted the richness of its marine biodiversity and the importance of healthy coastal ecosystems. The issue celebrated a species that contributes to the ecological stability of Gulf waters and emphasized the need to protect marine habitats that support a wide variety of aquatic life.