Parapercis sp. 2—Back-spotted sandperch

Status at New Ireland. Record from New Ireland based on NTUM material (1 specimen) collected northwest of Kavieng .

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—Known only from northern New Ireland and New Hanover. 74– 82 m depth. Marine.

Remarks. This is an undescribed species that will be examined by H. Ho.