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Myctophidae

Kuroshio headlightfish

Diaphus kuroshio

  • Black
  • Northern Hemisphere
  • Regional distribution
  • Marine fish
  • Pacific Ocean
  • East Asia
  • Small

Diaphus kuroshio is a species of lanternfish found in the north-western Pacific Ocean.

Genus
Diaphus
Maximum length
6.3 cm
Water
Marine
Distribution
Northwest Pacific: Kuroshio waters off Japan (Ref. 28981 ). Eastern Central Pacific: Hawaiian Islands (Ref. 58302 ).
Conservation status
LCLeast Concern
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