Champsodon pantolepis Nemeth 1994 —Scaly champsodontid (Fig. 116)

Status at New Ireland. New record, based NTUM 12157 (1 specimen, 67.9 mm SL, St. CP 4418-28, northeast of New Hanover).

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 1.—General distribution: southern Japan; northern Western Australia. 340–406 m depth. Marine.