Signigobius biocellatus Hoese & Allen 1977 —Signal goby (Fig. 141)

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on specimens photographed at Lissenung Island by Dietmar Amon on 13 June 2007 and 18 Apr. 2009, and at 5 m depth by Dean Tully on 22 June 2013; a specimen observed at Balang Island, New Hanover, 0–18 m depth, St. T 21, on 6 Nov. 2006, by Gerald R. Allen.

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 1, 2.—General distribution: eastern Indonesia east to Philippines and Vanuatu, north to Taiwan, south to Queensland (Australia). Found on silt or sand bottoms in sheltered coastal reefs and lagoons, 2–30 m depth. Marine.