Xiphias gladius Linnaeus 1758 —Swordfish

Status at New Ireland. New record, based on specimens observed by Jeff Kinch during CFMDP Survey at Kavieng fish market in 2004–2005.

Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—General distribution: circumglobal in tropical and temperate seas. Oceanic and epipelagic, 0–800 m depth. Marine.