Nahacky's angelfish

Centropyge nahackyi

Pomacanthid Fish from the Pacific Ocean

Tropical
Regional distribution
Marine fish
Pacific Ocean
Fusiform
Compressed cross-section
Small
Tropical fish

Centropyge nahackyi, also called Nahacky's angelfish, is a small pygmy angelfish found on deeper drop-offs around Johnston Island and Hawaii. Centropyge nahackyi are known for their bright and vibrant colors which are highly valuable in aquarium trading.

Class: Teleosts
Order: Surgeonfishes and Allies
Family: Pomacanthidae
Genus: Centropyge
Maximum length: 9 cm
Water: Marine
Body shape: fusiform
Distribution: Eastern Central Pacific: Johnston Atoll. Strays reported from the Hawaiian Islands.
Conservation status: NTNear Threatened

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