Redigobius bikolanus (Herre 1927) —Speckled goby

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on WAM material (WAM P.28185-009, 1 specimen, Kavieng District).

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.— General distribution: Madagascar and Seychelles east to Philippines and Vanuatu, north to southern Japan, south to northern Australia and New Caledonia. Found in lower reaches of freshwater streams and rivers including estuaries, 0–5 m depth. Freshwater, transitional water and marine .