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 (sv), 1871)</small> (Constellationfish)
Fossils of constellationfishes are known since the Early Eocene, more than 40 million years ago.