Notoscopelus caudispinosus (Johnson 1863) — Luminous lampfish

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on NTUM material (1 specimen, St. CP 4423-7, northeast of New Hanover).

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 1.—General distribution: Circumglobal in tropical seas, but not in eastern Pacific. Bathypelagic, 0–360 m depth. Marine.