Diaphus kuroshio explained

Diaphus kuroshio is a species of lanternfish found in the north-western Pacific Ocean.[1]

Description

This species reaches a length of 6.3cm (02.5inches).

Etymology

The fish was named for its occurrence in the Kuroshio waters of Japan.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Paxton, J.R., 1979. Nominal genera and species of lanternfishes (Family Myctophidae). Contrib. Sci. Natur. Hist. Mus. Los Angeles County, 322:1-28
  2. Web site: Order MYCTOPHIFORMES (Lanternfishes) . 1 March 2023 . Christopher Scharpf . Kenneth J. Lazara . amp . The ETYFish Project Fish Name Etymology Database . Christopher Scharpf and Kenneth J. Lazara . 22 September 2018.

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