Aprion virescens Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes 1830 —Green jobfish

Status at New Ireland. First recorded from Drei Inseln Harbour, New Hanover by Munro (1958: 192–193). Specimens observed by Jeff Kinch during CFMDP Survey at Kavieng fish market in 2004–2005, and by Barry C. Russell during 7–28 June 2014.

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 1, 2.—General distribution: East Africa, Madagascar and Mascarenes east to Hawaiian and Marquesas islands, north to southern Japan, south to Port Hedland (Western Australia), New South Wales (Australia), Lord Howe Island, and Tonga. Found in open water of deep lagoons, channels, or seaward reefs, 1–180 m depth. Marine.