Katsuwonus pelamis (Linnaeus 1758) —Skipjack tuna

Status at New Ireland. First recorded from Ningin Island, New Ireland by Munro (1958: 263); also reported from New Ireland as Euthynnus alletteratus (non Rafinesque, 1814) by Munro (1958: 263). Specimens observed by Jeff Kinch during CFMDP Survey at Kavieng fish market in 2004–2005.

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2, 3.—General distribution: Circumglobal in tropical and warm temperate seas. Pelagic, schooling offshore, 0–260 m depth. Marine.