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Vinciguerria
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Vinciguerria

Vinciguerria is a genus of lightfishes, family Phosichthyidae. It is named for Dr. Decio Vinciguerra (1856–1934), an Italian ichthyologist.

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5 branches of this genus, most-observed first · about 5 known species

Narooma Lightfish

speciesVinciguerria nimbaria

Power's Lightfish

speciesVinciguerria poweriae

Panama lightfish

speciesVinciguerria lucetius

Vinciguerria mabahiss

speciesVinciguerria mabahiss

Slender Lightfish

speciesVinciguerria attenuata

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