Pseudochromis jamesi Schultz 1943 —Spot-tailed dottyback

Status at New Ireland. First recorded from New Ireland by Gill (2004: 125), based on USNM material from Kavieng.

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—General distribution: Queensland (Australia) and eastern New Guinea east to Samoa. Cryptic in crevices in inshore and seaward reefs, 0–18 m depth. Marine.