Sardinella melanura (Cuvier 1829) — Blacktip sardinella

Status at New Ireland. First recorded from Kavieng, New Ireland by Kailola (1975: 28), based on KFRS material.

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—General distribution: Red Sea, East Africa, Seychelles, Madagascar and western Mascarenes east to northern Gilbert Islands (Kiribati), Samoa and Tonga, north to southern Japan, south to Dampier Archipelago (Western Australia), Queensland (Australia) south to 23°03'S and New Caledonia. Schooling in coastal waters, including, estuaries, 0–50 m depth. Transitional water and marine.