Sternoptyx diaphana Hermann 1781 — Diaphanous hatchetfish

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on NTUM material (1 specimen, St. CP 4435-10, north of Kavieng).

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—General distribution: Circumglobal, in tropical and temperate seas. Bathypelagic, 400–3676 m depth. Marine.