Synaphobranchus kaupii Johnson 1862 — Kaup's arrowtooth eel

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on NTUM material (2 specimens, CP4448-11, CP4448-13, north of New Hanover; 1 specimen, St. CP 4449-19, north of New Hanover).

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 1.—General distribution: Circumglobal in tropical seas, but not in eastern Pacific. Bathydemersal, 120–4800 m depth. Marine.