Pristigenys niphonia (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes 1829) —Paleband bigeye

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on NTUM material (1 specimen, 47.7 mm SL, St. CP 4457-22, northeast of Bangatang).

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—General distribution: Indonesia north to southern Japan, south to northern Australia. 152–220 m depth. Marine.