Royal Spiny Lobster (Panulirus regius)

Issued in the 1960s as part of Mauritania's Marine Life and Fisheries series, this stamp commemorates the Royal Spiny Lobster (Panulirus regius), a crustacean species found along the Atlantic coast of West Africa. The series was issued to showcase the rich marine biodiversity of Mauritanian waters and to highlight species of economic and ecological importance to the country's fishing industry.

By featuring the Royal Spiny Lobster, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania emphasized the value of its marine resources and the importance of fisheries to national development. The issue celebrated the wealth of the Atlantic Ocean and promoted awareness of the need to preserve marine ecosystems that support both biodiversity and the livelihoods of coastal communities.