Xenolepidichthys is a monotypic genus of tinselfish, family Grammicolepididae. The only species is Xenolepidichthys dalgleishi, the spotted tinselfish. It is found in deep oceanic waters at depths from 128mto885mm (420feetto2,904feetm), but usually between . This species grows to a length of 17.5cm (06.9inches) TL.