The pomacanthid fish Centropyge nahackyi is described from specimens collected at Johnston Atoll at depths between 35-45 m. It is most similar to C. multicolor of the central Pacific, differing in color pattern and character state values. Centropyge nahackyi is dark brown dorsally and posteriorly, and has a yellow abdomen, head, and caudal peduncle; alternating bars of blue and black on the nape extend posteriorly past the dorsal origin.

Depth range
35- 45 m

Mesophotic “mentions”
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Classification
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Fields
Biodiversity
Taxonomy

Focusgroups
Fishes

Locations
USA - Johnston Atoll

Platforms
SCUBA (open-circuit or unspecified)