Platax pinnatus (Linnaeus 1758) —Longfin batfish

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on specimens observed at Kavieng fish market by Barry C. Russell during 7–28 June 2014; a video of a specimen taken off Nubilus Island, off southeastern New Hanover, at 3–32 m depth, St. KR 88, in 2014 (identified by Barry C. Russell).

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 1, 2.—General distribution: Indonesia east to Philippines and New Guinea, north to Ryukyu Islands, south to Queensland (Australia) and New Caledonia. Solitary in coastal coral reefs and on seaward reef slopes, 2–25 m depth. Marine.