* Synchiropus novaehiberniensis Fricke 2016 — New Ireland dragonet

Status at New Ireland. Described from Kavieng, New Ireland in original description by Fricke (2016d: 13, figs. 1–5), based on NTUM material.

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—General distribution: New Ireland (Papua New Guinea); known only from two specimens. 74–92 m depth. Marine.