Parapercis sagma Allen & Erdmann 2012 —Saddled sandperch

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on NTUM 11314 (1 specimen, 58.8 mm SL, St. CP 4490-15, off northwest side of New Hanover).

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 1.—General distribution: West Papua (Indonesia) and Vanuatu. Found on sand or rubble bottoms near coral or rocky reefs, 55–120 m depth. Marine.

Remarks. This specimen represents a new record from Papua New Guinea and a new depth record, as the species was previously known only from depths of 55–80 m depth.