Nemipterus furcosus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes 1830) —Fork-tailed threadfin bream

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on specimens observed at Kavieng fish market by Barry C. Russell during 14–28 June 2014.

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—General distribution: Maldives and India east to New Guinea, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland (Australia). Found on sand or mud bottoms, entering estuaries, 2–110 m depth. Transitional water and marine.