Corythoichthys amplexus Dawson & Randall 1975 —Brown-banded pipefish

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on a specimen photographed at Lissenung Island by Dietmar Amon on 11 Oct. 2007.

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—General distribution: Seychelles east to Fiji and Samoa, north to Philippines, south to Queensland (Australia). Found on brain corals in lagoon and seaward coral reefs, 0–20 m depth. Marine.