Valenciennellus

Valenciennellus is a genus of marine hatchetfishes. They are commonly known as constellationfishes.

Species

There are currently two recognized species in this genus:

• Valenciennellus carlsbergi <small>Bruun, 1931</small>
• Valenciennellus tripunctulatus <small>(Esmark (), 1871)</small> (Constellationfish)

Fossils of constellationfishes are known since the Early Eocene, more than 40 million years ago.

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