Glossogobius illimis Hoese & Allen 2012 —Illimis tank goby

Status at New Ireland. Reported from Kavieng, New Ireland in original description by Hoese & Allen (2012: 273). WAM material.

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—General distribution: Philippines and New Guinea east to Caroline Islands, north to southern Japan, south to Queensland (Australia). Adults in small, clear, freshwater streams, usually close to the sea (larvae marine), 0–3 m depth. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.