Ecsenius trilineatus Springer 1972 —Three-lined blenny

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on a specimen photographed at St. KVG23 (east side of Bauddisson Island, Kavieng District) by Serge Andréfouët on 21 Aug. 2014.

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—General distribution: Malaysia and Indonesia east to Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Found in sheltered reefs, 2–10 m depth. Marine.