Pseudanthias fasciatus (Kamohara 1955) —Striped anthias

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on NTUM 11316 (1 specimen, 75.2 mm SL, St. CP 4490-19, northwest of New Hanover), and NTUM 11289 (1 specimen, 43.5 mm SL, St. DW 4487-4, off northwest coast of New Hanover).

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 1.—General distribution: Indonesia east to Tonga, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland (Australia). Solitary or in small groups in deep lagoon and seaward reefs, 20–155 m depth. Marine.