Diaphus kuroshio is a species of lanternfish found in the north-western Pacific Ocean.Paxton, J.R., 1979. Nominal genera and species of lanternfishes (Family Myctophidae). Contrib. Sci. Natur. Hist. Mus. Los Angeles County, 322:1-28
Description This species reaches a length of .
Etymology The fish was named for its occurrence in the Kuroshio waters of Japan.
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