Checklist of the fishes of New Caledonia, and their distribution in the ...

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 3432 Methods and MaterialsNew Caledonia is defined by the New Caledonian exclusiveeconomic zone (EEZ), including the islands of Matthew andHunter; in the sea between New Caledonia and Vanuatu, wherethe EEZ is not clearly defined, the New Caledonian area boundaryis defined by the midline between the New Caledonian andVanuatu reefs and island shores (Fig. 1). The family classificationand arrangement follows NELSON (2006), updated accordingto ESCHMEYER & FRICKE (2010). The genus and species classificationalso follows ESCHMEYER & FRICKE (2010), unless otherwisenoted. In addition to the scientific name of a species, French andMelanesian names are provided (if available). For Melanesiannames, the tribe who use the name is mentioned in parentheses.The checklist also includes detailed information on thedistribution of the species around southwestern Pacific islandgroups, including New Caledonian regions as well as the continuedsoutherly ridges including Lord Howe Island, Norfolk Islandand New Zealand. New Caledonia is abbreviated “NC”, Australia“AU”, New Zealand “NZ”; the regions are numbered 1–30(Fig. 2); a number without brackets indicates a confirmed recordfrom the region, a number in brackets indicates an expected distributionin the region without a confirmed record. The list alsoincludes information on the general habitat (marine, transitionalwater or freshwater), and the depth range. The name ‘transitionalwater’ is used instead of ‘brackish water’ due to terminologyin the European Water Framework Directive.Fig. 1. Study area. The boundaries of the southwestern PacificEEZs are indicated by grey lines.Museum abbreviations (see below) follow FRICKE &E SCHMEYER (2010). If a species is recorded from New Caledonianwaters for the first time, information on the source of the newrecord is given.For each species, the first record from New Caledonian watersis given. If a first record from New Caledonia appeared inso-called grey literature (unpublished internal reports), the firstpublished record is listed as well. In addition, synonyms and misidentificationsused in the New Caledonian literature are provided.An asterisk indicates a species endemic to New Caledonia.Fig. 2. Fish distribution in the southwestern Pacific. – New Caledonia:1 Chesterfield Group including Saumarez Reef; 2 northernLord Howe Rise; 3 Banc Lansdowne; 4 New Caledonian Basin;5 Îles Bélep and northern lagoon, Grand Passage; 6 northwesternGrande Terre, Province Nord; 7 northeastern Grande Terre, ProvinceNord; 8 southwestern Grande Terre, Province Sud; 9 southeasternGrande Terre, Province Sud; 10 southern Grande Terre,Province Sud; 11 Grand Lagon Sud; 12 Île des Pins; 13 northernNorfolk Ridge; 14 Loyalty Islands and northern Loyalty Ridge;15 southern Loyalty Ridge including Île Walpole; 16 Matthew andHunter islands. – Australia: 17 southern Lord Howe Rise includingElizabeth and Middleton Reefs, Lord Howe Island; 18 centralNorfolk Ridge including Norfolk Island. – New Zealand:19 southern Norfolk Ridge; 20 Kermadec Ridge including KermadecIslands; 21 Three Kings Ridge including Three Kings Islands;22 Tasman Sea; 23 northeastern North Island; 24 northwesternNorth Island; 25 southeastern North Island; 26 southwestern NorthIsland; 27 Chatham Rise including Chatham Islands; 28 northeasternSouth Island; 29 northwestern South Island; 30 southernSouth Island and subantarctic island groups of New Zealand.

344 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4AMNHAMSANSPASIZPBLIHBMNHBPBMCASCSIROAbbreviations of museum collectionsDASMNFRLMFRSKUGCRLHUMZIIPBIRDNCIZUAKAUMMNHNMUFSNMBANMNZNMVNMWNSMTNTMQMROMSMFSMNSSUUFURBUSNMUWAmerican Museum of Natural History, New York, USAThe Australian Museum, Sydney, AustraliaThe Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia,Philadelphia, USAAcademia Sinica, Research Center for Biodiversity,Taipei, TaiwanBiological Laboratory, Imperial Household, Tokyo,JapanThe Natural History Museum, London, UKBernice P. Bishop Museum, Honolulu, USACalifornia Academy of Sciences, San Francisco, USACommonwealth Scientific and Industrial ResearchOrganisation, Division of Fisheries Research,Hobart, Tasmania, AustraliaDépartement d’Archéologie du Service des Muséesde Nouméa, New CaledoniaFisheries Research Laboratory, Mie University, Mieken,JapanKyoto University, Faculty of Agriculture, FisheriesResearch Station, Maizuru, JapanGulf Coast Research Laboratory, University ofSouthern Mississippi, Ocean Springs, USAHokkaido University, Museum of Zoology, Hakodate,JapanInstituto de Ciencias del Mar, Departament de BiologiaMarina i Oceanografia, Barcelona, SpainInstitut de Récherche pour le Développement, Nouméa,New CaledoniaInstituto de Zoología, Universidad Austral de Chile,Valdivia, ChileKagoshima University Museum, Korimoto, KagoshimaPrefecture, JapanMuséum National d’Histoire Naturelle, Paris, FranceDivision of Fisheries Sciences, Department of AnimalScience, Miyazaki University, Miyazaki, JapanNaturhistorisches Museum, Basel, SwitzerlandMuseum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington,New ZealandMuseum Victoria, Ichthyology, Melbourne, AustraliaNaturhistorisches Museum, Wien, AustriaNational Science Museum, Zoology Department,Division of Fishes, Tokyo, JapanNorthern Territory Museum of Arts and Sciences,Darwin, AustraliaQueensland Museum, Brisbane, AustraliaRoyal Ontario Museum, Department of NaturalHistory, Toronto, CanadaSenckenberg Forschungsinstitut und Naturmuseum,Abteilung Marine Zoologie, Frankfurt am Main,GermanyStaatliches Museum für Naturkunde, Stuttgart, GermanyStanford University Collection [collection now depositedat CAS]University of Florida, Florida Museum of NaturalHistory, Gainesville, USAUniversity of the Ryukyus, Faculty of Science,Department of Chemistry, Biology and MarineScience, Nishihara, JapanNational Museum of Natural History, SmithsonianInstitution, Washington D. C., USAUniversity of Washington, College of Ocean andFishery Sciences, Seattle, USAWAMZMAZMMUZMUCWestern Australian Museum, Perth, AustraliaUniversiteit van Amsterdam, Faculty of Science, ZoölogischMuseum, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsMoscow State University, Zoological Museum, Moscow,RussiaKøbenhavns Universitet, Zoologisk Museum, Copenhagen,Denmark3 Annotated checklist of fish species of New CaledoniaRhinochimaeridaeRhinochimaera pacifi ca (Mitsukuri, 1895). – T a x o n o m y :Recorded from New Caledonia by DIDIER & SÉRET (2002:232). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 13; NZ:27, 30. Depth: 330–1490 m. Marine species.ChimaeridaeChimaera lignaria Didier, 2002. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonian Basin by DIDIER (2002: 300–303).NMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4; NZ: 23, 25,27, 28, 30. Depth: 400–1800 m. Marine species.Chimaera phantasma Jordan & Snyder, 1900. – T a x o n o m y :Recorded from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 35)and DIDIER & SÉRET (2002: 232). IRDNC and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 13. Depth: 90–540 m. Marinespecies.Hydrolagus trolli Didier & Séret, 2002. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by DIDIER & SÉRET(2002: 227–232). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 13; NZ: 27, 30. Depth: 612–1707 m. Marine species.StegostomatidaeStegostoma fasciatum (Hermann [ex Seba], 1783) – Requin léopard,requin zèbre. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR (1981: 25); treated as Stegostomavarium by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 340). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], 12,14. Depth: 5–30 m. Transitional water and marine.GinglymostomatidaeNebrius ferrugineus (Lesson, 1831) – Requin dormeur, requinnourrice. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 33); treated as Nebrius concolor byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 340). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 5–30 m. Marine species.RhincodontidaeRhincodon typus Smith, 1828 – Requin baleine. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 353). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [4], [5], 6, 7, 8, [9],10, [11], [12], [14]. Depth: 0–70 m. Marine species.OdontaspididaeOdontaspis noronhai (Maul, 1955) – Requin noronhai. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 315); previously treated as Odontaspis fe rox(non Risso, 1810) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 57). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 60–1000 m.Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 345PseudocarchariidaePseudocarcharias kamoharai (Matsubara, 1936) – Requin crocodile.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byCOMPAGNO (2001: 72–74). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]; NZ: 21. Depth: 0–200 m. Marine species.AlopiidaeAlopias pelagicus Nakamura, 1935 – Renard pélagique. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by COMPAGNO(2001: 81–83). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [14]. Depth: 0–150 m. Marine species.Alopias superciliosus (Lowe, 1841) – Requin fléau aux grosyeux. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 356). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], [13],[14], [15], [16]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [19], [20], [21], [22], 23.Depth: 0–100 m. Marine species.Alopias vulpinus (Bonnaterre, 1788) – Renard. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:48), and LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 87). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],[12], [13], [14], [15], [16]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [19], [20], [21],[22], 23. Depth: 0–200 m. Transitional water and marine.LamnidaeCarcharodon carcharias (Linnaeus, 1758) – Requin blanc dela mort, grand requin blanc. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Squalus carcharias by JOUAN (1861:245). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], [13],[14], [15], [16]; AU: [17], 18; NZ: [19], [20], 21, 22, 23, 24,25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 0–1280 m. Transitional waterand marine.Isurus oxyrinchus Rafinesque-Schmaltz, 1810 – Requinmaquereau, bleu pointu. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Isurus oxyrhynchus by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 350). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [2], [3],[4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16];AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [19], [20], [21], [22], [23], [24], [25], [26],27. Depth: 0–150 m. Marine species.Isurus paucus Guitart Manday, 1966 – Requin maquereau à longuesnageoires. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 353). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [10], [11], 12. Depth: 0–200 m. Marine species.Scyliorhinidae*Apristurus albisoma Nakaya & Séret, 1999. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by NAKAYA & SÉRET(1999: 301–307). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:2, [5], [7], 13. Depth: 935–1564 m. Marine species.*Asymbolus galacticus Séret & Last, 2008. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Norfolk Ridge)by SÉRET & LAST (2008b); previously listed as Asymbolus sp.by RIVATON et al. (1990: 68). CSIRO and MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13. Depth: 235–550 m. Marinespecies.*Aulohalaelurus kanakorum Séret, 1990. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by SÉRET (1990); previouslylisted as Aulohalaelurus sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990:68). MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [7], 8. Depth: 49 m. Marine species.Galeus priapus Séret & Last, 2008 – Chien priape. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by SÉRET& LAST (2008a). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [7], 11. Depth: 620–830 m. Marine species.TriakidaeHemitriakis japanica (Müller & Henle, 1839). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:72), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 34) and KULBICKIet al. (1994: 9). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 20–345 m. Marine species.Mustelus manazo Bleeker, 1854 – Émissole étoilée. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 33) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 9). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 200–310 m.Marine species.CarcharhinidaeCarcharhinus albimarginatus (Rüppell, 1837) – Requin àpointes blanches. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 348). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [4], 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 14, 15, 16. Depth:0–45 m. Marine species.Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos (Bleeker, 1856) – Requin gris,requin de récif. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia as Carcharhinus amblyrhynchus by PLESSIS &F OURMANOIR (1966c: 123–124). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[4], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14, [15]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20.Depth: 0–100 m. Marine species.Carcharhinus brevipinna (Müller & Henle, 1839) – Requintisserand. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby CARAGUEL & IGLESIAS (2004). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth:0–100 m. Marine species.Carcharhinus falciformis (Bibron in Müller & Henle, 1839) –Requin faux, requin à peau soyeuse. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 346). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], [11], [12]. Depth: 0–500 m. Marine species.Carcharhinus leucas (Valenciennes in Müller & Henle, 1839)– Requin taureau. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 354). – D i s -tribution: NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–30 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Carcharhinus limbatus (Valenciennes in Müller & Henle, 1839)– Requin à museau pointu. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:355). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth:0–30 m. Transitional water and marine.Carcharhinus longimanus (Poey, 1861) – Requin océanique.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 346–347). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]; NZ: 23. Depth: 0–150 m.Marine species.Carcharhinus melanopterus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) – Requinà pointes noires, pointe noire. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 344–345). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [3], 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–75 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.

346 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Carcharhinus obscurus (LeSueur, 1818) – Requin obscur, requinsombre. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 355). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–400 m.Transitional water and marine.Carcharhinus plumbeus (Nardo, 1827) – Requin à haute dorsale,requin gris. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 349); species namespelled plombeus by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 93).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth:1–65 m. Transitional water and marine.Carcharhinus sorrah (Valenciennes in Müller & Henle, 1839) – Requinàqueue tâcheté. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR (1981: 24). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–140 m. Marine species.Galeocerdo cuvier (Péron & LeSueur in LeSueur, 1822) – Requintigre. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Galeocerdo cuvieri by KULBICKI (1988b: 306); previouslylisted as ?Galeus sp. by JOUAN (1861: 245). USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 3, [5], 6, [7], 8, [9],[10], [11], 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–200 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Negaprion acutidens (Rüppell, 1837) – Requin citron. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 342). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–92 m. Transitional waterand marine.Prionace glauca (Linnaeus, 1758) – Peau bleue. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 356). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [2], [3],[4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16];AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [19], [20], 21, [22], 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,29, 30. Depth: 1–220 m. Marine species.Triaenodon obesus (Rüppell, 1837) – Aileron blanc du lagon,pointe blanche. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 352). USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [4], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,[11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.SphyrnidaeSphyrna lewini (Griffith & Smith, 1834) – Requin-marteauhalicorne, pantouflier. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 343); previouslytreated as Zygaena tudes (non Valenciennes, 1822)by JOUAN (1861: 245). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [2], [3],[4], [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16]; AU:[17], [18]; NZ: [19], [20], [21], [22], 23. Depth: 1–50 m. Marinespecies.Sphyrna mokarran (Rüppell, 1837) – Grand requin-marteau. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOUR-MANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 354). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–300 m. Marine species.HexanchidaeHeptranchias perlo (Bonnaterre, 1788) – Requin à sept fentesbranchiales, requin perlon. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded fromNew Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by KULBICKI et al.(1994: 7). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 0–450 m. Marinespecies.Hexanchus nakamurai Teng, 1962 – Requin à six fentes branchiales,requin vache. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia as Hexanchus vitulus by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 7)and FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 316). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 0–600 m. Marine species.EchinorhinidaeEchinorhinus cookei Pietschmann, 1928 – Squale bouclé duPacifique. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 37). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16]; AU:[17], [18]; NZ: [19], [20], [21], [22], 23. Depth: 100–1100 m.Marine species.SqualidaeSqualus blainville (Risso, 1827) – Aiguillat, chien de mer àépines. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 356). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12; NZ: 19, [20], [21],[22], 23. Depth: 16–780 m. Marine species.Squalus megalops (Macleay, 1881) – Aiguillat, chien de merà épines, saumonette du Pacifique. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON(1979: 436); named Squalus cf. megalops by SÉRET et al.(1997: 104). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 30–300 m. Marine species.*Squalus melanurus Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979 – Aiguillatà queue noire. – T a x o n o m y : Originally described fromNew Caledonia (southwestern Grande Terre) by FOURMANOIR& RIVATON (1979: 438–441). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 320–340 m. Marine species.Squalus rancureli Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979 – Aiguillatcyrano. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 72) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 9). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 320–410 m. Marinespecies.CentrophoridaeCentrophorus moluccensis Bleeker, 1860 – Squale-chagrin, cagaou.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia bySÉRET et al. (1997: 104); previously treated as Centrophorusscalpratus by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 441–442). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 185–823 m. Marine species.Etmopteridae*Etmopterus caudistigmus Last, Burgess & Séret, 2002. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (LoyaltyIslands) by LAST et al. (2002: 204–209). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 638–793 m.Marine species.Etmopterus dianthus Last, Burgess & Séret, 2002. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by LAST etal. (2002: 209–211); previously treated as Etmopterus lucifer(non Jordan & Snyder, 1902) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 72).MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], [8], [10],11. Depth: 108–880 m. Marine species.Etmopterus dislineatus Last, Burgess & Séret, 2002. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by LASTet al. (2002: 211–214). CSIRO, MNHN and UF material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 590–800 m. Marinespecies.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 347*Etmopterus pseudosqualiolus Last, Burgess & Séret, 2002 –Sagre rude. – T a x o n o m y : Originally described fromNew Caledonia (Norfolk Ridge) by LAST et al. (2002: 220–222). CSIRO and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 13. Depth: 668–1170 m. Marine species.DalatiidaeDalatias licha (Bonnaterre, 1788) – Squale liche. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 72). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]; NZ: [21], [22], [23], [24], [25], [26], 27,[28], [29], 30. Depth: 37–1800 m. Marine species.Isistius brasiliensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) – Squalelet féroce. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 72) and LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 474). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [2], [3], 4, [5], [6], [7], [8], [9],[10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16]; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: [19], [20],[21], [22], [23], [24], [25]. Depth: 1–3700 m. Marine species.RhinobatidaeRhina ancylostoma Bloch & Schneider, 1801. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 65)and FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 316). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 3–90 m. Marine species.Rhynchobatus djiddensis (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Raie guitare,raie à museau en pelle. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 363).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], 12.Depth: 2–50 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.RajidaeRaja (Dipturus) sp. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledoniaby SÉRET in COMPAGNO et al. (1999: 1407). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8. Depth: unknown. Marine species.ArhynchobatidaeNotoraja (Insentiraja) sp. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded fromNew Caledonia by SÉRET in COMPAGNO et al. (1999: 1407).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8. Depth: unknown. Marinespecies.Notoraja sapphira Séret & Last, 2009. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by SÉRET & LAST (2009:25); listed as Pavoraja sp. 2 by SÉRET in GRANDPERRIN et al.(1997: 113). CSIRO and NMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 13; NZ: 19. Depth: 1195–1313 m. Marine species.AnacanthobatidaeAnacanthobatis sp. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledoniaas Anacanthobatis sp. B (Last & Stevens, 1994) byCOMPAGNO & LAST (1999a: 1466). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 2, [5], [7], 13. Depth: unknown. Marine species.Urolophidae*Urolophus deforgesi Séret & Last, 2003. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from the Chesterfield Islands bySÉRET & LAST (2003: 312); previously listed as Urolophussp. nov. by RIVATON (1989: 147), and as Urolophus sp. 2 bySÉRET in COMPAGNO et al. (1999: 1408, in part). AMS, CSIROand MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7].Depth: 203–330 m. Marine species.*Urolophus neocaledoniensis Séret & Last, 2003. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by SÉRET &LAST (2003: 315–316); previously listed as Urolophus sp. byRIVATON et al. (1990: 77), and as Urolophus sp. 1 by SÉRETin COMPAGNO et al. (1999: 1408). AMS, CSIRO and MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 11, 13. Depth:229–428 m. Marine species.*Urolophus papilio Séret & Last, 2003. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by SÉRET & LAST (2003: 316–317); previously listed as Urolophussp. nov. by RIVATON (1989: 147), and as Urolophussp. 2 by SÉRET in COMPAGNO et al. (1999: 1408, in part). AMS,CSIRO and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7]. Depth: 330 m. Marine species.DasyatidaeDasyatis bennettii (Müller & Henle, 1841). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Dasyatis benetti byRIVATON et al. (1990: 37) and THOLLOT (1996a: 4). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–40 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Dasyatis fl uviorum Ogilby, 1908 – Raie d’estuaire. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 362). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–20 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Himantura fai Jordan & Seale, 1906 – Raie à longue queue.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR ANDALL (2005a: 18); previously treated as Himantura sp. 1by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 102). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 0–200 m.Marine species.Himantura granulata (Macleay, 1883) – Raie à queue blanche.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR ANDALL (2005a: 19); previously treated as Himantura sp. 2by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 102). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–85 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Neotrygon kuhlii (Müller & Henle, 1841) – Raie à points bleus. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Trygonkuhlii by GÜNTHER (1910: 494); previously treated as Rajatrigonoides by CASTELNAU (1873: 121). AMS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, 12,14. Depth: 0–90 m. Marine species.Pastinachus sephen (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as Dasyatis sephen byRIVATON et al. (1990: 37) and THOLLOT (1996b: 276). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–60 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Taeniura lymma (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 358); previously described as “Raie” by JOUAN (1863:187). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Taeniura meyeni Müller & Henle, 1841 – Grande raie du récif,raie à tâches noires. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Taeniura melanospila by FOURMANOIR &L ABOUTE (1976: 358–359); Taeniura melanospila is a synonymaccording to LAST & STEVENS (1994). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18. Depth:10–60 m. Marine species.

348 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Urogymnus asperrimus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 37) and EVANS (2006: 91); named Urogymnus africanusby KULBICKI et al. (1994: 9). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 15–217 m. Marine species.MyliobatidaeAetobatus narinari (Euphrasen, 1790) – Aigle de mer tâcheté,raie léopard. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 357). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth:1–80 m. Transitional water and marine.Aetomylaeus maculatus (Gray, 1834) – Aigle de mer réticulé. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 57), and as Aetobatus maculatus by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 360). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–18 m. Transitional water and marine.Aetomylaeus vespertilio (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 22). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–110 m. Marine species.Manta alfredi (Krefft, 1868) – Diable de mer. – T a x o n o -my: New record from New Caledonia; previously treatedas Manta birostris (non Walbaum, 1792) by FOURMANOIR &L ABOUTE (1976: 360–361). This species was treated as a synonymof Manta birostris Walbaum, 1792 by LAST & STEVENS(1994: 459). Taxonomic decision of MARSHALL et al. (2009:13). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [2], [3], [4], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,[11], 12, [13], 14, [15], [16]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [19], [20], [21],[22], 23. Depth: 0–120 m. Marine species.Mobula tarapacana (Philippi, 1892) – Raie manta, manta.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byL ABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 104). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–30 m.Marine species.ElopidaeElops hawaiensis Regan, 1909 – Tarpon. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:316); previously treated as Elops saurus (non Linné, 1766)by BORODIN (1932: 69), and as Elops machnata (non Forsskålin Niebuhr, 1775) by KULBICKI et al. (1993: 29). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–30 m. Transitionalwater and marine.MegalopidaeMegalops cyprinoides (Broussonet, 1782) – Tarpon indo-pacifique.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 302). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–50 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.AlbulidaeAlbula argentea (Schneider [ex Forster] in Bloch & Schneider,1801). – T a x o n o m y : New record from New Caledonia;previously treated as Albula vulpes (non Linnaeus, 1758) byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 302), and as Albula forsteri(non Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1847) by FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 316). Taxonomic decision of HIDAKA et al.(2008: 56–59). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–20 m. Transitional water and marine.Albula glossodonta (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775). – Taxonom y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 22), RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 24), and FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 316). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 0–20 m. Transitionalwater and marine.HalosauridaeHalosaurus pectoralis McCulloch, 1926. – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously treated as Halosaurussp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 43) and RIVATON & BOURRET(1999: 192). AMS material. Taxonomic decision of PAULIN &MORELAND (1979: 268). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7],[8], [11], [13]; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: [19], [20], [21], 22, 23, [24],[25], [26]. Depth: 600–1270 m. Marine species.AnguillidaeAnguilla australis Richardson, 1841 – Anguilla australe. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by WEBER &BEAUFORT (1915: 20–21); subsequently recorded as Anguillaaustralis schmidti by CASTLE (1966: 68). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [1], [2], [3], 4, [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, [13]; AU: 17,18; NZ: [19], [21], [22], 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth:0–3000 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Anguilla marmorata Quoy & Gaimard, 1824 – Anguilla marbrée,veré, dabang, aruwae. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by CASTLE (1966: 56, 68); previously recordedas Anguilla mauritiana by WEBER & BEAUFORT (1915: 21). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [2], [3], 4, [5], [6], [7], 8, 9. Depth:0–3000 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Anguilla megastoma Kaup, 1856 – Anguille de montagne, anguillerouge, den. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by CASTLE (1966: 56, 68). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [1], [2], [3], 4, [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10, [11], 12. Depth:0–3000 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Anguilla obscura Günther, 1872 – Anguille de vase, anguillesombre, veré (Drubea), venya (Iaai), iepee (Nengone). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by CASTLE(1966: 56, 68). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [2], [3], 4, [5],6, [7], 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–3000 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Anguilla reinhardtii Steindachner, 1867 – Anguille tachetée, anguillede Reinhardt, veré (Drubea). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by OGILBY (1898: 765–766). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10; AU: 17. Depth:0–3000 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.MoringuidaeMoringua ferruginea Bliss, 1883. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 53), and byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 316). SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8, 10, [11], 12. Depth: 0–40 m. Marinespecies.Moringua javanica (Kaup, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 53), and byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 316). SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 0–15 m.Marine species.Moringua macrochir Bleeker, 1855. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by CASTLE (1966: 70). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–15 m.Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 349Moringua microchir Bleeker, 1853 – Anguille spaghetti. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by DINGERKUS &SÉRET (1992b). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], 6, [7], 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.ChlopsidaeChlopsis bidentatus Tighe & McCosker, 2003. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by TIGHE & MC-COSKER (2003: 5). MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13. Depth: 444–503 m. Marine species.Kaupichthys atronasus Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 11).SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[7], 14. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Kaupichthys brachychirus Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (northeastern Grande Terre) by FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 316). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], 7. Depth: 1–43 m. Marine species.Kaupichthys diodontus Schultz, 1943. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 77) andFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 316). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–56 m. Marine species.Kaupichthys hyoproroides (Strömmann, 1896). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Leptocephalus hyoproroidesby CASTLE (1964: 36–37). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 1–95 m. Marine species.Thalassenchelys foliaceus Castle & Raju, 1975. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by SHINOKAWA et al.(1995: 90–91). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth:1000–2000 m. Marine species.Xenoconger fryeri Regan, 1912. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by MYERS (1999: 42). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Marinespecies.Myrocongridae*Myroconger prolixus Castle & Bearez, 1995. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (northern NorfolkRidge) by CASTLE & BEAREZ (1995: 212–215). MNHN material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13. Depth:260–280 m. Marine species.MuraenidaeAnarchias schultzi Reece, Smith & Holm, 2010. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia in original descriptionby REECE et al. (2010: 427); previously reported asAnarchias cantonensis (non Schultz, 1943) by KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 11). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–25 m. Marine species.Anarchias seychellensis Smith, 1962. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 54),R IVATON & BOURRET (1999: 24) and FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 317). This record may represent an undescribed species,as A. seychellensis sensu lato is probably consisting oftwo or more separate species (MCCOSKER & STEWART 2006:88). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–35 m. Marine species.Cirrimaxilla formosa Chen & Shao, 1995. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by SÉRET et al. (2008). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–5 m. Marinespecies.Echidna amblyodon (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (northeastern Grande Terre) byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 317). SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], 7. Depth: 2–20 m. Marine species.Echidna delicatula (Kaup, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 317).SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Echidna leucotaenia Schultz, 1943. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:317). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7],8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 0–24 m. Marine species.Echidna nebulosa (Ahl, 1789) – Murène étoilée. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as Megaderus nebulosusby PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 143); previously reportedas Lycodontis boschi by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS,IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1],[3], [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], [11], 12; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–48 m.Marine species.Echidna polyzona (Richardson, 1845). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Leihala polyzona by WHITLEY(1961: 64). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, 9, 14. Depth: 0–15 m. Marinespecies.Echidna unicolor Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner, Welander& Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 11). SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8],[9], 10, 14. Depth: 2–25 m. Marine species.Enchelycore bayeri (Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 54) andK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 19). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7], 8. Depth: 0–38 m. Marine species.Enchelycore pardalis (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE(1999: 42–43). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 5–60 m. Marine species.Gymnomuraena zebra (Shaw in Shaw & Nodder, 1797) – Murènezébrée. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 110). IRDNC and SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10].Depth: 3–50 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax albimarginatus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 54) and by KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 124); alsoreported as Gymnothorax hepaticus (non Rüppell, 1830) byRIVATON et al. (1990: 54). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 36–180 m. Marinespecies.Gymnothorax berndti Snyder, 1904. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Lycodontis berndti byF OURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 428). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]; NZ: 20.Depth: 80–290 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax buroensis (Bleeker, 1857). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE

350 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4(1976: 310). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–25 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax chilospilus Bleeker, 1864. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 54) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 10). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth:0–45 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax eurostus (Abbott, 1860). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 54) andKULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 11). BPBM, IRDNC, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–74 m. Marinespecies.Gymnothorax fi mbriatus (Bennett, 1832). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Lycodontis fi mbriatusby FOURMANOIR (1981: 28); previously reported as Lycodontismelanospilus (non Bleeker, 1855) by WHITLEY (1961: 65).AMS and IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–45 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax fl avimarginatus (Rüppell, 1830) – Murène àpoints jaunes. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 310). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–150 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax fuscomaculatus (Schultz in Schultz, Herald,Lachner, Welander & Woods, 1953). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 54) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 10). BPBM, IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 0–21 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax gracilicauda Jenkins, 1903. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 317). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[7], 14. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax intesi (Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979). – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 426–428). MNHN material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], 14. Depth: 200–400 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax javanicus (Bleeker, 1859) – Murène javanaise.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 310–311). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 11, 12, 14.Depth: 0–50 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax kidako (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 317); previously reported as Gymnothoraxsp. 5 by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 14). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 2–350 m. Marinespecies.Gymnothorax margaritophorus Bleeker, 1864. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 54)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 10). IRDNC, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], 14. Depth: 1–25 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax marshallensis (Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Ouvéa) by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:11). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax melatremus Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 54) andK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 10). BPBM, IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 1–58 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax meleagris (Shaw in Shaw & Nodder, 1795) –Murène à points blancs. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 143).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,[6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–51 m. Marinespecies.Gymnothorax monochrous (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:54) and RANDALL (2005a: 44). SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–20 m. Marinespecies.Gymnothorax nudivomer (Günther in Playfair & Günther, 1867)– Murène à gueule jaune. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 54) and MYERS(1999: 48–50); previously reported as Gymnothorax xanthostomusby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 314). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 2–271 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax pictus (Ahl, 1789) – Murène grise des flaques. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Lycodontispicta by FOWLER (1928: 51–52); previously reported asMuraena sp. by JOUAN (1861: 251–252) and as Muraenophisvariegata by JOUAN (1879: 333); also reported as Gymnothoraxsp. 4 by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 113). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], [12]; NZ: 20.Depth: 0–100 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax pindae Smith, 1962. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 54) andK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 10); subsequently reported as Gymnothoraxsp. 3 by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 113). BPBM,IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], 6, [7], 8, 14. Depth: 0–43 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax polyuranodon (Bleeker, 1853) – Murène d’eaudouce; Pierawai (Paici). – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by MARQUET et al. (1997: 29). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–10 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Gymnothorax porphyreus (Guichenot, 1848). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a:46); previously reported as Gymnothorax sp. 2 and sp. 6 byL ABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 113, 114). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ:20, 23, 24, 25. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax pseudothyrsoideus (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as Lycodontis pseudothyrsoideusby WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax richardsonii (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:54) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 10); subsequently reported asGymnothorax reticularis (non Bloch, 1795) by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 112). IRDNC and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–15 m. Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 351Gymnothorax rueppellii (McClelland, 1844). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Gymnothorax rueppelliaeby RIVATON et al. (1990: 54) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 11). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–40 m. Marinespecies.Gymnothorax thyrsoideus (Richardson, 1845). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 54)and THOLLOT (1996b: 279); previously reported as Sidereagrisea (non Lacepède, 1803) by JOUAN (1863: 183–184); alsolisted as Siderea prosopeion by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 10).IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14; NZ: 20. Depth:0–30 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax undulatus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1803)– Murène ondulante. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 312–313).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 0–26 m. Marine species.Gymnothorax zonipectis Seale, 1906. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 10).IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [6], 7, 8, 14. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Rhinomuraena quaesita Garman, 1888 – Murène ruban barde.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 314). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–57 m. Marinespecies.Scuticaria tigrina (Lesson, 1828). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55, as Uropterygiustigrinus), and by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 318).SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Strophidon sathete (Hamilton, 1822) – Murène à longue queue. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by THOLLOT(1996a: 7); previously reported as Thyrsoidea macrura byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 314). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–15 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Uropterygius alboguttatus Smith, 1962. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:318). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 1–56 m. Marine species.Uropterygius concolor Rüppell, 1838 – Murène marron. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Gymnomuraenaconcolor by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 143). IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–8 m. Transitional water and marine.Uropterygius fuscoguttatus Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 10). BPBMand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7],14. Depth: 1–25 m. Marine species.Uropterygius macrocephalus (Bleeker, 1864). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by BÖHLKE & RANDALL(2000: 269–270); also reported as Uropterygius makateiGosline, 1958 by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 11). Uropterygiusmakatei is a junior synonym of U. macrocephalus accordingto D. G. SMITH (personal communication, July 2010).SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[7], 14. Depth: 1–14 m. Marine species.Uropterygius marmoratus (Lacepède, 1803). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 318). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 1–20 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Uropterygius xenodontus McCosker & Smith, 1997. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by MC-COSKER & SMITH (1997: 1006–1011). BPBM material (holotype).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 6–35 m.Marine species.SynaphobranchidaeAtractodenchelys robinsorum Karmovskaya, 2003. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia byK ARMOVSKAYA (2003: 441–443). MNHN material (holotype).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 710 m. Marinespecies.Diastobranchus capensis (Barnard, 1923). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by SULAK & SHCHERBACHEV(1997: 1186). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[1], [2], [3], 4, [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [13], [14], [15],[16]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [19], [20], 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,28, 29, 30. Depth: 183–2000 m. Marine species.Dysommina rugosa Ginsburg, 1951. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KARMOVSKAYA (2003: 443–445). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7],[8], [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 260–775 m. Marine species.Haptenchelys texis Robins & Martin in Robins & Robins, 1976.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byK ARMOVSKAYA (2003: 438–440). MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], [8], 9, [10], [11], 12, [14]. Depth:2121–4086 m. Marine species.Meadia abyssalis (Kamohara, 1938). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 73) andKARMOVSKAYA (2003: 438–440). MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [4], [5], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth:100–329 m. Marine species.Synaphobranchus affi nis Günther, 1877. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 73) andKARMOVSKAYA (2003: 437–438). MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 2, [4], [5], [7]; NZ: [22], 23, 24, 25, 26,27. Depth: 290–2334 m. Marine species.Synaphobranchus brevidorsalis Günther, 1887. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by KARMOVSKAYA(2003: 438). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 3,[4], [5], [7]. Depth: 230–2960 m. Marine species.Synaphobranchus oregoni Castle, 1960. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by SULAK & SHCHERBACHEV(1997: 1186); previously listed as Synaphobranchus sp. byRIVATON et al. (1990: 73). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [2], [4], [5], [7], 13. Depth: 512–1900 m. Marinespecies.OphichthidaeApterichtus klazingai (Weber, 1913). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 58) andRIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 31). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 7, 8, 14. Depth: 1–120 m. Marinespecies.Callechelys catostoma (Schneider [ex Forster] in Bloch &Schneider, 1801). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New

352 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 318); previously listedas Callechelys melanotaenia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 58).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12];AU: 17. Depth: 1–32 m. Marine species.Callechelys marmorata (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:318); previously listed as Myrichthys sp. by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 118). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 2–37 m. Marinespecies.Ichthyapus vulturis (Weber & Beaufort, 1916). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 318). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7]. Depth: 0–56 m. Marine species.Lamnostoma kampeni (Weber & Beaufort, 1916) – Anguille serpent.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia bySÉRET & DINGERKUS (1992: 169). MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–10 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Lamnostoma orientalis (McClelland, 1844) – Lamnostome oriental,anguille serpent. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by MARQUET et al. (2003: 138–139). – D i s -tribution: NC: [5], 6, [7]. Depth: 0–10 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Leiuranus semicinctus (Lay & Bennett, 1839) – Poisson-serpent.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 58), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES(1990: 31) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 10). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–10 m. Marinespecies.Muraenichthys schultzei Bleeker, 1857. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:318). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8. Depth: 0–19 m. Marine species.Myrichthys colubrinus (Boddaert, 1781). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 116–117). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [1], [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 0–20 m. Marinespecies.Myrichthys maculosus (Cuvier, 1816). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Myrophis microchir (Bleeker, 1864). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously reported as Echelusuropterus (non Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) by RIVATONet al. (1990: 58), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 31) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 10). Taxonomic decision of KARRER(1982: 79), according to J. E. MCCOSKER (personal communication,July 2010). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–35 m. Marinespecies.Ophichthus bonaparti (Kaup, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 118). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Ophichthus brachynotopterus Karrer, 1982. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by MCCOSKER (2010: 11–12). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7. Depth: 355–580 m. Marinespecies.Ophichthus cephalozona Bleeker, 1864. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 58) andTHOLLOT (1996a: 7). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Ophichthus exourus McCosker, 1999. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Grand Passage) by MC-COSKER (1999: 575–577). MNHN material (holotype). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [7]. Depth: 400–520 m. Marine species.Ophichthus genie McCosker, 1999. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Grand Passage) by MC-COSKER (1999: 577–579). ANSP, CAS and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [7]. Depth: 215–500 m. Marinespecies.Ophichthus lentiginosus McCosker, 2010. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Hienghene) byMCCOSKER (2010: 25). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 7. Depth: 398–400 m. Marine species.Ophichthus microstictus McCosker, 2010. – T a x o n o m y :Questionably reported from New Caledonia (Balade) inoriginal description by MCCOSKER (2010: 28–29). MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5. Depth: 200–450 m.Marine species.*Ophichthus mystacinus McCosker, 1999. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Grand Passage)by MCCOSKER (1999: 579–581). BPBM, CAS and MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [7]. Depth: 450–580 m. Marine species.Pisodonophis boro (Hamilton, 1822). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 107, 116, 118). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.*Rhinophichthus penicillatus McCosker, 1999. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (Grand Passage)by MCCOSKER (1999: 581–583). CAS and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [7]. Depth: 435 m. Marinespecies.Schismorhynchus labialis (Seale, 1917). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:11). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 0–21 m. Marine species.Schultzidia johnstonensis (Schultz & Woods, 1949). – Taxon o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI &W ILLIAMS (1997: 11). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 2–35 m. Marine species.Scolecenchelys gymnota (Bleeker, 1857). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 10).SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Scolecenchelys laticaudata (Ogilby, 1897). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994:11). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]; AU: 17. Depth:0–26 m. Marine species.Scolecenchelys macroptera (Bleeker, 1857). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Muraenichthys macropterusby OGILBY (1898: 770). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–33 m. Marinespecies.*Yirrkala insolitus McCosker, 1999. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Récif des Français) by

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 353MCCOSKER (1999: 584–585); previously treated as Yirrkalalumbricoides (non Bleeker, 1853) by RIVATON et al. (1990:58). MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, [7]. Depth: 59 m. Marine species.*Yirrkala sp. (to be described by J. E. MCCOSKER). – T a x o n -o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia (south of Île Puen)by J. E. MCCOSKER (personal communication, July 2010). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–5 m.Marine species.ColocongridaeColoconger saldanhai Quéro, 2001. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Grand Passage) by QUÉRO(2001: 57–61). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, [7]. Depth: 580 m. Marine species.Coloconger scholesi Chan, 1967. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by QUÉRO (2001: 54–57). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 3, [5], [7]. Depth: 412–970 m. Marine species.DerichthyidaeNessorhamphus danae Schmidt, 1931. – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously listed as Nessorhamphussp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 37) and RIVATON &BOURRET (1999: 188). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 0–410 m. Marine species.Nessorhamphus ingolfi anus (Schmidt, 1912). – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia; previously listed as Nessorhamphussp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 37) and RIVATON &BOURRET (1999: 188). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–410 m. Marine species.MuraenesocidaeMuraenesox bagio (Hamilton, 1822) – Murénésoce commun.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byTHOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 618); subsequently reported asMuraenesox sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 36). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–100 m. Transitional water and marine.NemichthyidaeAvocettina infans (Günther, 1878). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 57) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 188); previously reported as ‘Borodulinagilli ou B. infans’ by CASTLE (1966: 59, 69). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]; NZ: 26, 27. Depth:0–4580 m. Marine species.Nemichthys scolopaceus Richardson, 1848. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by CASTLE (1966: 59,69); previously reported as Nemichthys sp. by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 111). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4,[5], [7], [13]; NZ: [19], 20, [21], 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. Depth:0–3656 m. Marine species.CongridaeAcromycter longipectoralis Karmovskaya, 2004. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (GrandPassage) by KARMOVSKAYA (2004: S21). MNHN material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [7]. Depth: 580 m.Marine species.Ariosoma anago (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as LeptocephalusAriosoma anago by CASTLE (1964: 13–14). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 13,14. Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Ariosoma anagoides (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Leptocephalus ?Allocongeranagoides by CASTLE (1966: 58, 69). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–250 m. Marinespecies.Ariosoma mauritianum (Pappenheim, 1914). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Leptocephalus Ariosomamauritianum by CASTLE (1964: 10–11). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [4], [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10, [11],[12], [13]; AU: 17. Depth: 360–800 m. Marine species.Ariosoma scheelei (Strömmann, 1896). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Leptocephalus Ariosomascheelei by CASTLE (1966: 58, 68). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 9–55 m. Marine species.Bathycongrus geminus (Castle, 1964). – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia as Leptocephalusgeminus by CASTLE (1964: 32–34). CSIRO and MNHN material.This species may be a synonym of Bathycongrus guttulatus(Günther, 1887) and/or Bathycongrus wallacei (Castle,1968) and/or Bathycongrus odontostomus (Fowler, 1934);see CASTLE & SMITH (1999: 993). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:8, 14. Depth: 0–300 m. Marine species.Bathycongrus guttulatus (Günther, 1887). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Rhechias guttulatusby RIVATON et al. (1990: 36), and by BEN-TUVIA (1993: 360–361). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13.Depth: 420–1270 m. Marine species.*Bathycongrus trilineatus (Castle, 1964). – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (southwesternGrande Terre) as Leptocephalus trilineatus by CASTLE (1964:32). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 50–400 m. Marine species.Bathycongrus trimaculatus Karmovskaya & Smith, 2008. –T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia in originaldescription by KARMOVSKAYA & SMITH (2008: 27). MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 15. Depth: 357–550 m. Marine species.*Bathycongrus unimaculatus Karmovskaya, 2009. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (southernLoyalty Basin) by KARMOVSKAYA (2009: 149). MNHN material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 470–480 m. Marine species.Bathymyrus echinorhynchus Alcock, 1889. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:36). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [4], [5], [7], 8. Depth: 300 m.Marine species.Bathyuroconger vicinus (Vaillant, 1888). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by ESCHMEYER & FRICKE (2010);previously reported as Leptocephalus mediopunctatus byCASTLE (1964: 34–36). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 50–400 m.Marine species.Blachea longicaudalis Karmovskaya, 2004. – T a x o n o m y :Recorded from New Caledonia in original description byKARMOVSKAYA (2004: S23). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8. Depth: 400–461 m. Marine species.

354 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Conger cinereus (Rüppell, 1828) – Congre gris. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOWLER (1928: 37–38); previously treated as Conger sp. by JOUAN (1861: 251),and as Conger marginatus (non Valenciennes in Eydoux &Souleyet, 1850) by JOUAN (1879: 333). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, [7], 8, 9,10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–80 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Conger verreauxi Kaup, 1856. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by CASTLE (1964: 24–28). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; NZ: 21, 23,24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 0–45 m. Marine species.Conger wilsoni (Bloch & Schneider [ex Banning], 1801). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by CASTLE(1964: 19–24). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8; AU:17, 18; NZ: 20, 21, 23, 24, 25. Depth: 0–30 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Gnathophis habenatus (Richardson, 1848). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by CASTLE (1966: 59, 69);previously reported as Gnathophis habenatus ?longicaudusby CASTLE (1963: 25–37). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: 23, 24, 25, 26,27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 0–130 m. Marine species.*Gnathophis neocaledoniensis Karmovskaya, 2004. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia byK ARMOVSKAYA (2004: S17); previously reported as Gnathophissp. by RIVATON (1989: 147). MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5. Depth: 295–520 m. Marine species.Gnathophis umbrellabius (Whitley, 1946). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Gnathophis incognitusby CASTLE (1963: 37–45). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: 20, 23, 24, 25, 26,27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 12–366 m. Marine species.Heteroconger hassi (Klausewitz & Eibl-Eibesfeldt, 1959). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Taeniocongerhassi by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 315);Taenioconger hassi neocaledoniensis of CASTLE (1967: 7–12)is a junior synonym. NMNZ and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:1–45 m. Marine species.Heteroconger polyzona Bleeker, 1868. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by EVANS (2006: 91). – Distr i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10]. Depth: 1–10 m.Marine species.Heteroconger tomberua Castle & Randall, 1999. – T a x o n o -m y : Questionably recorded from New Caledonia in originaldescription by CASTLE & RANDALL (1999: 28–29); recordverified by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 319). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–36 m. Marinespecies.Promyllantor adenensis (Klausewitz, 1991). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KARMOVSKAYA (2004:S2). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 2, [5], [7]. Depth: 2227–2325 m. Marine species.NettastomatidaeNettastoma melanurum Rafinesque-Schmaltz, 1810. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by CASTLE (1966:59, 69). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]; NZ: 19. Depth:0–1647 m. Marine species.Nettenchelys gephyra Castle & Smith in Smith, Böhlke & Castle,1981. – T a x o n o m y : Originally described from NewCaledonia by CASTLE & SMITH in SMITH et al. (1981: 553–555). MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–412 m. Marine species.SerrivomeridaeSerrivomer bertini Bauchot, 1959. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Leptocephalus Serrivomer bertiniby CASTLE (1966: 59, 69). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5],[7]. Depth: 0–1750 m. Marine species.*Serrivomer neocaledoniensis Bauchot, 1959. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by BAUCHOT(1959: 132, 135). ZMUC material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–750 m. Marine species.Serrivomer samoensis Bauchot, 1959. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Leptocephalus Serrivomersamoensis by CASTLE (1966: 59, 69). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–2250 m. Marine species.Serrivomer sector Garman, 1899. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 71). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8. Depth:0–3243 m. Marine species.Stemonidium hypomelas Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Leptocephalus Stemonidiumhypomelas by CASTLE (1966: 59, 69). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 500–1229 m. Marine species.EupharyngidaeEurypharynx pelecanoides Vaillant, 1882. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 38)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 190). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 500–4000 m. Marine species.EngraulidaeEncrasicholina devisi (Whitley, 1940) – Anchois doré. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Stolephorusdevisi by CONAND (1985: 464). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–13 m. Transitional water andmarine.Encrasicholina heteroloba (Rüppell, 1837) – Anchois bleu. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Stolephorusheterolobus by CONAND (1985: 464). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 10–50 m. Marine species.Encrasicholina punctifer Fowler, 1938 – Anchois du large. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Stolephoruspunctifer by CONAND (1985: 464). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–35 m. Marine species.Engraulis australis (White, 1790) – Khoda (Canala). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 319); previously treated as Engraulis sp. byJOUAN (1861: 307), as Engraulis indicus (non Hasselt, 1823)by FOWLER (1928: 33), and as Engraulis japonicus (non Temminck& Schlegel, 1846) by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 110). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10]; AU: 17;NZ: 20, 23, 24, 25. Depth: 31–70 m. Marine species.Stolephorus indicus (Hasselt, 1823) – Anchois blanc. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 110). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 20–50 m. Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 355Stolephorus insularis Hardenberg, 1933. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by CONAND (1985: 464); previouslytreated as Stolephorus tri (non Bleeker, 1852) byR IVATON et al. (1990: 38). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–50 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Stolephorus waitei Jordan & Seale, 1926 – Anchois d’estuaire.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON et al. (1990: 38) and THOLLOT (1996a: 7). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–50 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Thryssa baelama (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Petit prêtre. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Thrissinabaelama by CONAND (1985: 464). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth:0–50 m. Transitional water and marine.ChirocentridaeChirocentrus dorab (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Sabre, harengloup.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asClupea dorab by JOUAN (1879: 335); previously reported asClupea sp. by JOUAN (1861: 306), and subsequently as Neosudisvorax by CASTELNAU (1873: 119) and as Chirocentrus sp.by RIVATON et al. (1990: 35). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7,8, 9, [10]. Depth: 0–120 m. Transitional water and marine.ClupeidaeAmblygaster clupeoides Bleeker, 1849 – Sardinelle. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by CONAND (1985:464). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth:0–50 m. Marine species.Amblygaster sirm (Walbaum, 1792) – Sardinelle tâchetée. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by CONAND(1985: 464). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10.Depth: 1–75 m. Transitional water and marine.Anodontostoma chacunda (Hamilton, 1822) – Poisson gésier. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Chaetoessuschacunda by BORODIN (1932: 70). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–50 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Dussumieria elopsoides Bleeker, 1849 – Grand sprat. – T a x -onomy: New record from New Caledonia; previouslytreated as Dussumieria acuta (non Valenciennes in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1837) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 36) andK ULBICKI et al. (1993: 27). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–50 m. Marine species.Herklotsichthys quadrimaculatus (Rüppell, 1837) – Sardine.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byC ONAND (1985: 464). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth:0–13 m. Transitional water and marine.Nematalosa come (Richardson, 1846). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988:614). Record needs additional verification; this species mayhave been confused with Anodontostoma chacunda (seeabove). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–13 m. Marine species.Sardinella fi jiense (Fowler & Bean, 1923). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1993: 27);previously reported as Clupea sindensis (non Day, 1878) byBORODIN (1932: 70). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–50 m. Transitional waterand marine.Sardinella melanura (Cuvier, 1829) – Sardinelle à queue noire. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 36) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 27). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–50 m. Transitional water and marine.Spratelloides delicatulus (Bennett, 1832) – Sprat bleu. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Stolephorusdelicatulus by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 124). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: [17], 18. Depth:0–50 m. Transitional water and marine.Spratelloides gracilis (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846) – Sprat argenté.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby CONAND (1985: 464). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth:0–40 m. Marine species.ChanidaeChanos chanos (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Chanos, poissonlait. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby GÜNTHER (1909: 387–388). AMS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 18. Depth:0–30 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.GonorynchidaeGonorynchus greyi (Richardson, 1845). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:319); previously reported as Gonorhynchus gonorhynchus(non Linné, 1766) by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 110), and asGonorynchus sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],[12]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. Depth: 1–160 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.CyprinidaeCarassius auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Carassin doré, poissonrouge. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia byMARQUET et al. (2003: 146–147). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:8, 9, 10. Introduced, not native. Freshwater species.Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758 – Carpe commune. – T a x -o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 72). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, 9, 10.Introduced, not native. Freshwater species.PlotosidaePlotosus lineatus (Thunberg, 1787) – Corde, poisson-chat.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON (1989: 141); previously reported as Silurus sp. byJOUAN (1861: 305), and as Plotosus anguillaris by WHITLEY(1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18.Depth: 1–35 m. Transitional water and marine.ArgentinidaeGlossanodon australis Kobyliansky, 1998. – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia; previously reported asGlossanodon sp. B by RIVATON et al. (1990: 25). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]; NZ: 22. Depth: 140–330 m. Marinespecies.

356 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Glossanodon elongatus Kobyliansky, 1998. – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia; previously reported asGlossanodon sp. by RIVATON (1989: 147), and Glossanodonsp. A by RIVATON et al. (1990: 25). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [5], [7]; NZ: 22. Depth: 322–365 m. Marine species.OpisthoproctidaeOpisthoproctus grimaldii Zugmayer, 1911. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 58)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 194). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–775 m. Marine species.Opisthoproctus soleatus Vaillant, 1888. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 58) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 194). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [7], 14. Depth: 300–800 m. Marine species.Rhynchohyalus natalensis (Gilchrist & Bonde, 1924). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 58) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 194). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–775 m. Marine species.MicrostomatidaeNansenia pelagica Kawaguchi & Butler, 1984. – T a x o n o -my: New record from New Caledonia; previously reportedas Nansenia sp. B by RIVATON et al. (1990: 27) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 194). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–2000 m. Marine species.BathylagidaeBathylagus pacifi cus Gilbert, 1890. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 27) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 192). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–430 m. Marine species.Bathylagus wesethi Bolin, 1939. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 27) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 192). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–500 m. Marine species.PlatytroctidaePlatytroctes apus Günther, 1878. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 68) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 196). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7].Depth: 0–2000 m. Marine species.AlepocephalidaePhotostylus pycnopterus Beebe, 1933. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 22) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 196). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–1000 m. Marine species.Xenodermichthys copei (Gill, 1884). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously treated as Xenodermichthyssp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 68) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 196). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–880 m. Marine species.Galaxiidae*Galaxias neocaledonicus Weber & Beaufort, 1913 – Galaxias.– T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia(southern Grande Terre) by WEBER & BEAUFORT (1913: 173–174). AMNH, AMS, IRDNC, MNHN, SMNS and ZMA material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 9, 10. Depth: 0–5 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.GonostomatidaeCyclothone acclinidens Garman, 1899. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7].Depth: 0–3500 m. Marine species.Cyclothone alba Brauer, 1906. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 198). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7].Depth: 0–800 m. Marine species.Cyclothone microdon (Günther, 1878). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 198). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]; NZ: 20, 22. Depth: 0–2700 m. Marine species.Cyclothone pallida Brauer, 1902. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 198). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7];NZ: 23, 25. Depth: 0–1270 m. Marine species.Cyclothone parapallida Badcock, 1982. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON & BOURRET (1999:198). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–900 m.Marine species.Cyclothone pseudopallida Mukhacheva, 1964. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:42). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–900 m.Marine species.Diplophos taenia Günther, 1873. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 200). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7],14; NZ: 23. Depth: 0–1080 m. Marine species.Gonostoma atlanticum Norman, 1930. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 200). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–450 m. Marine species.Gonostoma elongatum Günther, 1878. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 200). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 15; NZ: 23. Depth: 0–1050 m.Marine species.Margrethia obtusirostra Jespersen & Tåning, 1919. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:42) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 204). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7], 15. Depth: 0–500 m. Marine species.Sigmops ebelingi (Grey, 1960). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 200). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7].Depth: 300–580 m. Marine species.SternoptychidaeArgyropelecus aculeatus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1850. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 73) and RIVATON & BOURRET(1999: 206). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4,[5], [7], 8; AU: 17. Depth: 150–500 m. Marine species.Argyropelecus hemigymnus Cocco, 1829. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 73) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 11). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5],[7], [13], 14, [15]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [19], [20], [21], 22, 23,24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 0–580 m. Marine species.Argyropelecus olfersii (Cuvier, 1829). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 111,

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 357116). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7],8; NZ: 27. Depth: 100–800 m. Marine species.Argyropelecus sladeni Regan, 1908. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 73) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 208). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8; AU: 18; NZ: 20. Depth:100–420 m. Marine species.Polyipnus aquavitus Baird, 1971. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 73) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 208). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 14, 15; NZ: 22. Depth: 0–1000 m. Marinespecies.Sternoptyx diaphana Hermann, 1791. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1969: 52).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], [13],14, 15; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: 22, [23], [24], [25], [26], 27, 28, 29,30. Depth: 0–1150 m. Marine species.Sternoptyx obscura Garman, 1899. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 73) and RIVA-TON & BOURRET (1999: 212). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–400 m. Marine species.Sternoptyx pseudobscura Baird, 1971. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 73) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 212). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [7]. Depth: 700–1050 m. Marine species.Valenciennellus tripunctulatus (Esmark, 1871). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 11). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4,[5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–500 m. Marine species.PhosichthyidaeIchthyococcus ovatus (Cocco, 1838). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 202). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 0–500 m. Marine species.Polymetme corythaeola (Alcock, 1898). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 11). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7]. Depth: 650–705 m. Marine species.Vinciguerria nimbaria (Jordan & Williams in Jordan & Starks,1895). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 42) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999:202). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 14, 15. Depth:0–1070 m. Marine species.Woodsia nonsuchae (Beebe, 1932). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 42) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 204). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 8, 15. Depth: 0–600 m. Marine species.StomiidaeAstronesthes indicus Brauer, 1902. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 25) andR IVATON & BOURRET (1999: 216). IRDNC material. – D i s -tribution: NC: [5], [7], 15. Depth: 0–3000 m. Marinespecies.Astronesthes lucifer Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 110, 111). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 25–704 m. Marinespecies.Astronesthes splendidus Brauer, 1902. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 25) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 216). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 1–800 m. Marine species.Bathophilus fi lifer (Garman, 1899). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 52) and RIVA-TON & BOURRET (1999: 218). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–1050 m. Marine species.Bathophilus metallicus (Welsh, 1923). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 52) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 218). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–4900 m. Marine species.Chauliodus sloani Bloch & Schneider, 1801. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:34) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 214). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8; NZ: 27. Depth:0–1000 m. Marine species.Echiostoma barbatum Lowe, 1843. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 52) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 218). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 30–3000 m. Marinespecies.Eustomias bifi lis Gibbs, 1960. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 52) and RIVATON &BOURRET (1999: 220). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7].Depth: 0–800 m. Marine species.Eustomias cirritus Gibbs, Clarke & Gomon, 1983. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by GIBBS etal. (1983: 89, 93). ZMUC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [7], 15. Depth: 0–337 m. Marine species.Eustomias dinema Clarke, 1999. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia in original description by CLARKE(1999: 1005, 1006); previously listed as Eustomias sp. A byRIVATON et al. (1990: 52). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–260 m. Marine species.Eustomias vulgaris Clarke, 2001. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) in original descriptionby CLARKE (2001: 687–688). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–750 m. Marine species.Flagellostomias boureei (Zugmayer, 1913). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 52)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 220). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–3000 m. Marine species.Grammatostomias dentatus Goode & Bean, 1896. – T a x o n -omy: New record from New Caledonia; previously listedas Grammatostomias circularis (non Morrow, 1959) byR IVATON et al. (1990: 52). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5],[7]. Depth: 0–3000 m. Marine species.Heterophotus ophistoma Regan & Trewavas, 1929. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON &B OURRET (1999: 216). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 70–1420 m. Marine species.Idiacanthus fasciola Peters, 1877. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 44) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 224). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–2000 m. Marine species.Malacosteus australis Kenaley, 2007. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description by KENALEY(2007: 893–895). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13.Depth: 500–2000 m. Marine species.

358 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Malacosteus niger Ayres, 1848. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 222). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7].Depth: 500–3000 m. Marine species.Photonectes albipennis (Döderlein, 1882). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 52)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 222). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–800 m. Marine species.Photonectes gracilis Goode & Bean, 1896. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 52)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 222). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 160–850 m. Marine species.Photonectes margarita (Goode & Bean, 1896). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 52)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 222). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–3000 m. Marine species.Photostomias tantillux Kenaley, 2009. – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously reported as Photostomiasguernei (non Collett, 1889) by RIVATON et al. (1990:51) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 222). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8; AU: 17. Depth: 1138–3100 m. Marinespecies.Rhadinesthes decimus (Zugmayer, 1911). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 25) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 218). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]; NZ: 27. Depth: 0–3000 m. Marine species.Stomias nebulosus Alcock, 1889. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 73) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 214). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7],8. Depth: 170–730 m. Marine species.Thysanactis dentex Regan & Trewavas, 1930. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 52)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 222). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7]; NZ: 22, 27. Depth: 0–1000 m. Marine species.AteleopodidaeAteleopus japonicus Bleeker, 1853. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATON et al.(1990: 25) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 14). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 140–600 m. Marinespecies.Paraulopidae*Paraulopus legandi (Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979). – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (southeastof Île des Pins) as Chlorophthalmus legandi by FOURMANOIR& RIVATON (1979: 407–408). MNHN material (holotype). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 12. Depth: 360–415 m.Marine species.Paraulopus melanogrammus Gomon & Sato, 2004. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Saumarez Reef, EastCoral Sea) in original description by GOMON & SATO (2004:196–197). CSIRO material (paratype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 303–320 m. Marine species.AulopidaeHime japonica Günther, 1877. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Aulopus japonicus by FOURMANOIR& RIVATON (1979: 406). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 4, [5], [7], 12; NZ: 22, 23. Depth: 85–510 m.Marine species.SynodontidaeSaurida gracilis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) – Anoli grele. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by THOLLOT &KULBICKI (1988: 618); previously reported as Osmerus sp. byJOUAN (1861: 301). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14; AU:17, 18. Depth: 0–135 m. Transitional water and marine.Saurida longimanus Norman, 1939. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 74). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 100–280 m. Marine species.Saurida nebulosa Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1850 – Anoli nuageux. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 74) and THOLLOT &K ULBICKI (1988: 618). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t io n : NC: 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 0–60 m.Transitional water and marine.Saurida tumbil (Bloch, 1795) – Anoli tumbil. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RUSSELL (1999: 1940). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–60 m. Marine species.Saurida undosquamis (Richardson, 1848) – Lézard des sables,gobie. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS and IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10. Depth: 1–350 m. Marinespecies.Synodus binotatus Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner, Welander& Woods, 1953 – Lézard à deux tâches. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 74)and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 125). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, [7], 8, 9,10, 14. Depth: 1–88 m. Marine species.Synodus dermatogenys Fowler, 1912 – Lézard rayé. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 74) and WANTIEZ (1992: 946); previously reported asSynodus variegatus (non Lacepède; 1803) by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 111), and as Synodus englemani (non Schultz inSchultz, Herald, Lachner, Welander & Woods, 1953) byR IVATON (1989: 141–142). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14;AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–97 m. Transitional water and marine.Synodus doaki Russell & Cressey, 1979. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 74) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 12). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [7]; AU: 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 9–260 m.Marine species.Synodus hoshinonis Tanaka, 1917 – Lézard à épaule noire. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by RIVATON (1989: 142). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14;NZ: 23. Depth: 30–96 m. Marine species.Synodus jaculum Russell & Cressey, 1979 – Anoli phare. –Taxo n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 74) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 12). IRDNC andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [7], 8, 14.Depth: 2–100 m. Marine species.Synodus macrocephalus Cressey, 1981. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATON(1989: 147). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7]. Depth: 51–250 m. Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 359Synodus oculeus Cressey, 1981. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATON(1989: 142, 147). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth:44–96 m. Marine species.Synodus rubromarmoratus Russell & Cressey, 1979. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 12). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 5–50 m. Marine species.Synodus similis McCulloch, 1921. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by KULBICKI et al.(1994: 12). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],[12]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 23. Depth: 25–76 m. Marine species.Synodus tectus Cressey, 1981. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by KULBICKI et al.(1994: 12); previously reported as Synodus variegatus (nonLacepède, 1803) by RIVATON (1989: 142). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 65–76 m. Marine species.Synodus variegatus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1803) – Lézardvarié, dard de rocher. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 12); previouslyreported as Synodus englemani by THOLLOT & KULBICKI(1988: 618). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ:20. Depth: 2–121 m. Marine species.Trachinocephalus myops (Bloch & Schneider [ex Forster], 1801)– Anoli serpent. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON (1989: 143). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17,18; NZ: 20. Depth: 3–90 m. Marine species.ChlorophthalmidaeChlorophthalmus albatrossis Jordan & Starks, 1904. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by RIVATON (1989: 147). IRDNC material. – D i s -tribution: NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 300–350 m. Marinespecies.NotosudidaeAhliesaurus brevis Bertelsen, Krefft & Marshall, 1976. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia in original descriptionby BERTELSEN et al. (1976: 27–31). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 16. Depth: 0–3000 m. Marine species.Scopelosaurus meadi Bertelsen, Krefft & Marshall, 1976. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia in originaldescription by BERTELSEN et al. (1976: 67; subsequentlyreported as Scopelosaurus hoedti (non Bleeker, 1860) byR IVATON et al. 1990: 57) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 226).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8, 14,15, 16; AU: 17; NZ: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. Depth:0–760 m. Marine species.IpnopidaeBathypterois andriashevi Sulak & Shcherbachev, 1988. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 35). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 15. Depth:0–970 m. Marine species.Bathysauropsis malayanus (Fowler, 1938). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:35) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 224). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 12. Depth: 0–886 m. Marinespecies.ScopelarchidaeBenthalbella infans Zugmayer, 1911. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 67) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 274). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]; NZ: 23. Depth: 0–3000 m. Marine species.Scopelarchoides danae Johnson, 1974. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by JOHNSON(1974: 124–133). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–1850 m. Marine species.Scopelarchus analis (Brauer, 1902). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 67) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 276). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–1600 m. Marine species.Scopelarchus guentheri Alcock, 1896. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Scopelarchus guntheri byFOURMANOIR (1971b: 116). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5],[7]. Depth: 0–3000 m. Marine species.EvermannellidaeCoccorella atlantica (Parr, 1928). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 38) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 274). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7],8. Depth: 50–1000 m. Marine species.Evermannella indica Brauer, 1906. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by JOHNSON (1982: 136–145); misspelledEvermannella incisa by RIVATON et al. (1990: 38). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 14, 15. Depth: 0–1050 m.Marine species.Odontostomops normalops (Parr, 1928). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 38) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 274). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]; NZ: 27. Depth: 0–1000 m. Marinespecies.AlepisauridaeAlepisaurus brevirostris Gibbs, 1960 – Poisson lancette à nezcourt. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR (1969: 52). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4, [5],[7]; NZ: 27. Depth: 0–1591 m. Marine species.Alepisaurus ferox Lowe, 1833 – Poisson lancette à long nez.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR (1969: 52). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4,[5], [7], [13], 14, 15; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: [20], [21], 23. Depth:0–1830 m. Marine species.OmosudidaeOmosudis lowii Günther, 1887. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 116). – D i s -tribution: NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–3000 m. Marinespecies.ParalepididaeArctozenus risso (Bonaparte, 1840). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Paralepis rissoi rissoi by EGE(1953: 38). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 15; AU: 17; NZ: 20.Depth: 0–2200 m. Marine species.Lestidiops indopacifi ca (Ege, 1953). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Lestidium indopacifi ca inoriginal description by EGE (1953: 120, 141). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 6, 8, 14, 16. Depth: 15–330 m. Marine species.

360 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Lestidiops jayakari (Boulenger, 1889). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 111,116); previously reported as Lestidium pseudosphyraenoidesdanae by EGE (1953: 110); subsequently reported as Lestidiopssp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 59) and RIVATON & BOURRET(1999: 268). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, 5, 6, [7], 8, 10, 12,13, 14, 15, 16; NZ: 20. Depth: 50–2000 m. Marine species.Lestidiops mirabilis (Ege, 1933). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Lestidium mirabilis by EGE (1953:149). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 14, 16. Depth: 30–825 m.Marine species.Lestidiops pacifi cus (Parr, 1931). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 116). – D i s -t r ibut ion: NC: 4, [5], [7], 12. Depth: 50–2000 m. Marinespecies.Lestidiops sphyraenopsis Hubbs, 1916. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 111). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 100–500 m. Marinespecies.Lestidium atlanticum Borodin, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by EGE (1953: 141). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], 6, [7], 8, 11, 12, 14, 16; NZ: 20. Depth:50–1270 m. Marine species.Lestrolepis intermedia (Poey, 1868). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Lestidium intermedium byEGE (1953: 72). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6. Depth: 35–1320 m. Marine species.Macroparalepis affi nis Ege, 1933. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 59) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 270). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7],14. Depth: 0–2000 m. Marine species.Macroparalepis danae Ege, 1933. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by EGE (1957: 90). – Distributi o n : NC: [5], [7], 14, 15, 16; AU: 17; NZ: 20, 27. Depth:0–2000 m. Marine species.Magnisudis indica (Ege, 1953). – T a x o n o m y : New recordfrom New Caledonia; previously reported as Paralepisbrevis (non Zugmayer, 1911) by EGE (1953: 27). – Distr i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 8, 15, 16; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth:0–2000 m. Marine species.Stemonosudis elegans (Ege, 1933). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Macroparalepis elegans byEGE (1957: 74). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, 15. Depth: 18–330 m. Marine species.Stemonosudis macrura (Ege, 1933). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Macroparalepis macrura byEGE (1957: 69). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 8, 14, 16; AU:17; NZ: 20 Depth: 18–330 m. Marine species.Sudis atrox Rofen, 1963. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 59) and RIVATON &BOURRET (1999: 272). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 30–2250 m. Marine species.Uncisudis sp. (to be described by FUKUI & OZAWA). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FUKUI & OZAWA(2004: 292). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 2, [5], [7]. Depth:0–2000 m. Marine species.GiganturidaeGigantura indica Brauer, 1901. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Bathyleptus lisae by RIVATON et al.(1990: 39) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 224). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 17–2100 m. Marine species.NeoscopelidaeNeoscopelus macrolepidotus Johnson, 1863. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:57) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 268). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8, 14; NZ: 27. Depth:0–1180 m. Marine species.MyctophidaeBenthosema fi bulatum (Gilbert & Cramer, 1897). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by PAXTON & HULLEY(1999: 1965). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4,[5], [7]. Depth: 0–2000 m. Marine species.Benthosema suborbitale (Gilbert, 1913). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55)and PAXTON & HULLEY (1999: 1965); previously treated asBenthosema sp. by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 110, 111). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 14, 15. Depth:50–2500 m. Marine species.Bolinichthys longipes (Brauer, 1906). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 238). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 14, 16. Depth: 50–725 m. Marine species.Bolinichthys nikolayi Becker, 1978. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by HULLEY & DUHAMEL (2009:280–283, fig. 39). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [4], 8, 16. Depth:25–1760 m. Marine species.Bolinichthys photothorax (Parr, 1928). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 238). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 40–830 m. Marine species.Centrobranchus andreae (Lütken, 1892). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:55, Ceratobranchus a.) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 228).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], 6, [7], 8. Depth: 0–650 m.Marine species.Centrobranchus nigroocellatus (Günther, 1873). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 55, Ceratobranchus n.) and RIVATON & BOURRET(1999: 228). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8. Depth:0–700 m. Marine species.Ceratoscopelus warmingii (Lütken, 1892). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:55) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 240). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8; AU: 17; NZ: 20. Depth:0–2014 m. Marine species.Diaphus anderseni Tåning, 1932. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 240). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7],14. Depth: 0–560 m. Marine species.Diaphus bertelseni Nafpaktitis, 1966. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 240). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–300 m. Marine species.Diaphus brachycephalus Tåning, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 242). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r ibut ion: NC: 4, [5], [7], 8, 15. Depth: 0–600 m. Marinespecies.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 361Diaphus chrysorhynchus Gilbert & Cramer, 1897. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:55) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 242). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–587 m. Marine species.Diaphus coeruleus (Klunzinger, 1871). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 12). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–549 m. Marine species.Diaphus effulgens (Goode & Bean, 1896). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 244). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 15. Depth: 0–4000 m. Marine species.Diaphus fragilis Tåning, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 244). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8, 14, 15; AU: 17. Depth: 0–1313 m.Marine species.Diaphus impostor Nafpaktitis, Robertson & Paxton, 1995. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia in originaldescription by NAFPAKTITIS et al. (1995: 336–339). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–140 m. Marine species.Diaphus lucidus (Goode & Bean, 1896). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 246). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–3000 m. Marinespecies.Diaphus luetkeni (Brauer, 1904). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–750 m. Marine species.Diaphus malayanus Weber, 1913. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andR IVATON & BOURRET (1999: 246). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 0–2000 m. Marinespecies.Diaphus metopoclampus (Cocco, 1829). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 246). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14, 16. Depth: 0–1085 m. Marinespecies.Diaphus mollis Tåning, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 248). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7],14, 15. Depth: 0–600 m. Marine species.Diaphus parri Tåning, 1932. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) and RIVATON &BOURRET (1999: 248). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14,15, 16. Depth: 0–1071 m. Marine species.Diaphus perspicillatus (Ogilby, 1898). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 248). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8, 14; AU: 17; NZ: 21. Depth:0–1500 m. Marine species.Diaphus phillipsi Fowler, 1934. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 250). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7],14. Depth: 0–1330 m. Marine species.Diaphus problematicus Parr, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 250). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 0–820 m. Marine species.Diaphus regani Tåning, 1932. – T a x o n o m y : Originally describedfrom New Caledonia by TÅNING (1932: 139). ZMUCmaterial (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8.Depth: 0–750 m. Marine species.Diaphus signatus Gilbert, 1908. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 252). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–1270 m. Marine species.Diaphus splendidus (Brauer, 1904). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 252). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–3000 m. Marinespecies.Diaphus termophilus Tåning, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 55) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 252). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8, 15, 16. Depth: 0–850 m. Marinespecies.Diogenichthys atlanticus (Tåning, 1928). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 230). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 14; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–1050 m. Marine species.Hygophum hygomii (Lütken, 1892). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 230). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 14, 16; AU: 17; NZ: 23. Depth: 0–800 m. Marinespecies.Hygophum reinhardtii (Lütken, 1892). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 230). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7], 8, 14, 15; AU: 17. Depth: 0–1050 m. Marinespecies.Lampadena luminosa (Garman, 1899). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 256). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–1050 m. Marinespecies.Lampadena urophaos Paxton, 1963. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 256). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 0–1000 m. Marinespecies.Lampanyctus alatus Goode & Bean, 1896. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 258). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7], 15. Depth: 0–1500 m. Marine species.Lampanyctus festivus Tåning, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 258). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–1052 m. Marinespecies.Lampanyctus nobilis Tåning, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 258). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 0–1100 m. Marinespecies.Lobianchia gemellarii (Cocco, 1838). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 260). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 15. Depth: 25–800 m. Marine species.

362 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Myctophum asperum Richardson, 1845. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 232). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 14, 15; AU: 17. Depth: 0–750 m.Marine species.Myctophum nitidulum Garman, 1899. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 232). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–1000 m. Marine species.Myctophum obtusirostre Tåning, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 234). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 8, 15; AU: 17. Depth: 0–700 m. Marine species.Myctophum selenops Tåning, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) and RIVA-TON & BOURRET (1999: 234). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–500 m. Marine species.Myctophum spinosum (Steindachner, 1867). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:56) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 236). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 14; AU: 17. Depth:0–700 m. Marine species.Nannobrachium atrum (Tåning, 1928). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (West Fiji Basin) by ZAHURANEC(2000: 17–20). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 15, 16; AU:17; NZ: 20, 23, 27. Depth: 60–1100 m. Marine species.Nannobrachium nigrum Günther, 1887. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 236, Lampanyctus niger). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–1050 m.Marine species.Notolychnus valdiviae (Brauer, 1904). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 262). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–700 m. Marine species.Notoscopelus caudispinosus (Johnson, 1863). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:56) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 264). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–360 m. Marinespecies.Notoscopelus resplendens (Richardson, 1845). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 264). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14, 15; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 23. Depth: 0–500 m. Marinespecies.Symbolophorus evermanni (Gilbert, 1905). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 236). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 0–500 m. Marine species.Taaningichthys bathyphilus (Tåning, 1928). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 266). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4, [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–1550 m. Marine species.Taaningichthys minimus (Tåning, 1928). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 266). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–1050 m. Marine species.Triphoturus nigrescens (Brauer, 1904). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 56) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 264). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 15. Depth: 0–1000 m. Marine species.VeliferidaeMetavelifer multiradiatus (Regan, 1907). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 77) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 14). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]; AU: 17; NZ: 23. Depth: 40–240 m.Marine species.LampridaeLampris guttatus (Brünnich, 1788) – Saumon des dieux. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 48) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 14); previously reportedas Lampris regius by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:326). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10];NZ: 27. Depth: 0–450 m. Marine species.StylephoridaeStylephorus chordatus Shaw, 1801. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 73) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 296). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]. Depth: 300–800 m. Marine species.TrachipteridaeZu cristatus (Bonelli, 1819). – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 75) and KULBICKI etal. (1994: 14). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth:0–950 m. Marine species.PolymixiidaePolymixia berndti Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1969: 56). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 12, 14, [15]. Depth:18–585 m. Marine species.Polymixia japonica Günther, 1877. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 62) andK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 15). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 12. Depth: 160–628 m. Marine species.BregmacerotidaeBregmaceros sp. (cf. macclellandi). – T a x o n o m y : Reportedfrom New Caledonia as Bregmaceros macclellandi (nonThompson, 1840) by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 124).This is apparently an undescribed species; Bregmacerosmcclellandii Thompson, 1840 is restricted to Arabian Sea,Bay of Bengal and Gulf of Thailand according to TORII et al.(2003). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–2000 m. Marine species.Bregmaceros japonicus Tanaka, 1908. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 320). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–800 m. Marine species.Bregmaceros nectabanus Whitley, 1941. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byR IVATON (1989: 147–148). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–350 m. Marine species.Bregmaceros rarisquamosus Munro, 1950. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b:116). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–800 m. Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 363EuclichthyidaeEuclichthys polynemus McCulloch, 1926. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Norfolk Ridge) by ROBERTS &PAULIN (1997: 46–48). MNHN and NMNZ material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13; NZ: 23. Depth: 250–920 m.Marine species.MacrouridaeBathygadus sp. (cf. spongiceps). – T a x o n o m y : Reportedfrom New Caledonia as Bathygadus cottoides (non Günther,1878) by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 479–480). This is probablyan undescribed species; IWAMOTO & GRAHAM (2001:421) restricted Bathygadus cottoides to southern Australian,New Zealand and southern African populations. CAS andMNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 10, 13,15. Depth: 900–1500 m. Marine species.Coelorinchus sp. (cf. cingulatus). – T a x o n o m y : Reportedfrom New Caledonia as Caelorinchus cingulatus (nonGilbert & Hubbs, 1920) by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 493–495); treated as Caelorinchus sp. cf. cingulatus by IWAMOTO& GRAHAM (2001: 442). BMNH, CAS and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 250–550 m.Marine species.Coelorinchus acutirostris Smith & Radcliffe, 1912. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (off southeasternGrande Terre) as Caelorinchus acutirostris by IWAMOTO &MERRETT (1997: 485–486). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 291–320 m. Marinespecies.Coelorinchus anatirostris Jordan & Gilbert, 1904. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Caelorinchusanatirostris by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 486–489).BMNH and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10], [11], 12. Depth: 300–550 m. Marinespecies.Coelorinchus argentatus Smith & Radcliffe, 1912. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (off southeasternGrande Terre) as Caelorinchus argentatus by IWAMOTO &MERRETT (1997: 489–490). BMNH and MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 402–460 m. Marine species.Coelorinchus celaenostomus McMillan & Paulin, 1993. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Ridge)as Caelorinchus celaenostomus by IWAMOTO & MERRETT(1997: 490–493). CAS and MNHN material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13, 15; NZ: 22, 23, 24. Depth: 600–975 m. Marine species.*Coelorinchus cylindricus Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (NorfolkRidge) as Caelorinchus cylindricus by IWAMOTO & MERRETT(1997: 495–496). MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13. Depth: 550–920 m. Marine species.Coelorinchus kermadecus Jordan & Gilbert, 1904. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Ridge)as Caelorinchus kermadeceus by IWAMOTO & MERRETT(1997: 496–499). MNHN and NMNZ material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 15; AU: [18]; NZ: [19], 20, [21], 23.Depth: 802–1152 m. Marine species.*Coelorinchus melanobranchus Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaas Caelorinchus melanobranchus by IWAMOTO & MERRETT(1997: 499–500); previously listed as Coelorinchus sp. A byRIVATON et al. (1990: 50). BMNH, CAS and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 12, 13. Depth: 405–530 m. Marine species.Coelorinchus mycterismus McMillan & Paulin, 1993. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Caelorinchusmycterismus by IWAMOTO & GRAHAM (2001: 452–453).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13; AU: [18]; NZ: 19, 21,[22], 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. Depth: 833–1150 m. Marine species.Coelorinchus parallelus (Günther, 1877). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (East Coral Sea) as Caelorinchusparallelus by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 500–502).CAS and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]. Depth: 412–990 m. Marine species.Coelorinchus platorhynchus Smith & Radcliffe, 1912. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (off easternGrande Terre) as Caelorinchus platorhynchus by IWAMOTO& MERRETT (1997: 502–503). MNHN material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 775–1033 m.Marine species.Coelorinchus semaphoreus Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (GrandPassage) as Caelorinchus semaphoreus by IWAMOTO &M ERRETT (1997: 503–505); previously listed as Coelorinchussp. B by RIVATON et al. (1990: 50). MNHN material (holotype).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [7]. Depth: 420–445 m.Marine species.*Coelorinchus sereti Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia as Caelorinchussereti by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 505–507); previouslylisted as Coelorinchus sp. C by RIVATON et al. (1990:50). BMNH, CAS and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10], 12, 14. Depth: 412–825 m. Marine species.*Coelorinchus shcherbachevi Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (LoyaltyRidge) as Caelorinchus shcherbachevi by IWAMOTO &MERRETT (1997: 507–509); previously listed as Coelorinchussp. D by RIVATON et al. (1990: 50). CAS, MNHN and NMNZmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 15. Depth: 797–835 m. Marine species.Coelorinchus spathulatus McMillan & Paulin, 1993. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Caelorinchusspathulatus by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 509–511).BMNH, CAS and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [7]; NZ: 19. Depth: 550–825 m. Marine species.Coelorinchus trachycarus Iwamoto, McMillan & Shcherbachev,1999. – T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia(Norfolk Ridge) as Caelorinchus trachycarus byIWAMOTO et al. (1999: 50–53). CAS material (holotype). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13; AU: [18]; NZ: [19], [20],21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29. Depth: 622–1730 m. Marinespecies.Coryphaenoides dossenus McMillan, 1999. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO & GRAHAM(2001: 460–461). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], [13]; AU: [18]; NZ: [19], [20], 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26,27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 700–1600 m. Marine species.Coryphaenoides striaturus Barnard, 1925. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO & MERRETT(1997: 511–512); previously listed as Coryphaenoides sp. by

364 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4RIVATON et al. (1990: 50). BMNH and MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 13; AU: [18];NZ: [19], [20], 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26. Depth: 823–2010 m.Marine species.Gadomus introniger Gilbert & Hubbs, 1920. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (off Matthew Island) byIWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 480–481). MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 16. Depth: 549–1280 m.Marine species.Hymenocephalus aterrimus Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO & MERRETT(1997: 516–517). CAS, MNHN and NMNZ material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 12, 13. Depth: 340–1463 m. Marinespecies.Hymenocephalus gracilis Gilbert & Hubbs, 1920. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO &M ERRETT (1997: 518). BMNH, CAS, IRDNC, MNHN andNMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 2, [5], [6], [7],[8], 9, [10], 13. Depth: 300–450 m. Marine species.Hymenocephalus kuronumai Kamohara, 1938. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 518–519). CAS and MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 350–710 m. Marine species.Hymenocephalus longibarbis (Günther, 1887). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO & MERRETT(1997: 520–521). CAS, IRDNC, MNHN and NMNZ material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10], 13, 15.Depth: 500–620 m. Marine species.Hymenocephalus megalops Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO &MERRETT (1997: 521–523); previously listed as Hymenocephaluslongiceps (non Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe, 1912)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 50). BMNH, CAS and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10],[11], 12, 13. Depth: 600–825 m. Marine species.Hymenocephalus nascens Gilbert & Hubbs, 1920. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO &M ERRETT (1997: 523–525). BMNH, MNHN and NMNZ material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10],[11], 12, 13. Depth: 183–855 m. Marine species.Hymenocephalus nesaeae Merrett & Iwamoto, 2000. – T a x -o n o m y : First recorded from New Caledonia in originaldescription by MERRETT & IWAMOTO (2000: 759). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 919–1000 m.Marine species.Hymenocephalus striatissimus Jordan & Gilbert in Jordan &Starks, 1904. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby SAZONOV & IWAMOTO (1992: 62–63). ZMMU material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 300–570 m.Marine species.*Kumba musorstom Merrett & Iwamoto, 2000. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (NorfolkRidge) by MERRETT & IWAMOTO (2000: 762). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13. Depth: 1098–1480 m. Marine species.Kumba punctulata Iwamoto & Sazonov, 1994. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (NorfolkRidge) by IWAMOTO & SAZONOV (1994: 233). MNHN material( holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13. Depth:530–1000 m. Marine species.*Lucigadus acrolophus Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO& MERRETT (1997: 526–528). BMNH, CAS, IRDNC andMNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8],9, [10], [11], 12, 13. Depth: 405–450 m. Marine species.Lucigadus microlepis (Günther, 1878). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997:528–532). BMNH, CAS, IRDNC, MNHN and NMNZ material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10], [11],12, 13, 15. Depth: 418–600 m. Marine species.Malacocephalus laevis (Lowe, 1843). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997:532–533). CAS, IRDNC and NMNZ material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 13. Depth: 300–700 m. Marinespecies.Mataeocephalus acipenserinus (Gilbert & Cramer, 1897).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byI WAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 533–534). CAS and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10],14. Depth: 600–1300 m. Marine species.Mataeocephalus kotlyari Sazonov, Shcherbachev & Iwamoto,2003. – T a x o n o m y : Originally described from NewCaledonia by SAZONOV et al. (2003: 296–298); previously reportedas Mataeocephalus sp. by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997:534–535). BMNH, CAS and MNHN material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10], 14. Depth: 412–1000 m. Marine species.*Nezumia aspidentata Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 535–538).MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7]. Depth: 700–720 m. Marine species.*Nezumia cliveri Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Norfolk andLoyalty ridges) by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 539–540).CAS and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[7], 13, 15. Depth: 815–1160 m. Marine species.Nezumia coheni Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO &MERRETT (1997: 540–541). CAS and MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 12, 13, 15; NZ: 20. Depth:710–1032 m. Marine species.Nezumia propinqua (Gilbert & Cramer, 1897). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO & MERRETT(1997: 541–542). BMNH, CAS, MNHN and NMNZ material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 12, 13, 15. Depth:390–1100 m. Marine species.Nezumia spinosa (Gilbert & Hubbs, 1916). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO & MERRETT(1997: 542–545). NMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 13, 15. Depth: 787–823 m. Marine species.Odontomacrurus murrayi Norman, 1939. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51)and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 284). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]; NZ: 27. Depth: 0–900 m. Marinespecies.Pseudonezumia parvipes (Smith & Radcliffe, 1912). – Taxon o m y : First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO &MERRETT (1997: 545–547). MNHN material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 12. Depth: 1992–2308 m. Marinespecies.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 365Pseudonezumia pusilla (Sazonov & Shcherbachev, 1982). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (LoyaltyIslands) by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 547–548). MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 1380–2000 m. Marine species.Sphagemacrurus pumiliceps (Alcock, 1894). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO & MERRETT(1997: 549–550). BMNH, CAS and MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 12, 13, 14. Depth: 825–1880 m. Marine species.Squalogadus modifi catus Gilbert & Hubbs, 1916. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO &MERRETT (1997: 480–483). MNHN material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 9, 12; AU: 18. Depth: 800–2110 m.Marine species.Trachonurus sentipellis Gilbert & Cramer, 1897. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO &M ERRETT (1997: 551–552). CAS and MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10], [11], 12,14, 16. Depth: 500–1136 m. Marine species.Ventrifossa atherodon (Gilbert & Cramer, 1897). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO& MERRETT (1997: 554–556). BMNH, CAS, MNHN andNMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 12,14, 15. Depth: 650–825 m. Marine species.Ventrifossa johnboborum Iwamoto, 1982. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO & MERRETT(1997: 556–557). BMNH, CAS, MNHN and NMNZ material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 12, 15. Depth: 421–850 m. Marine species.Ventrifossa macropogon Marshall, 1973. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997:557–559). BMNH, CAS, MNHN and NMNZ material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 9, [10], 12, 15. Depth: 675–833 m. Marine species.Ventrifossa nigrodorsalis Gilbert & Hubbs, 1920. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO &M ERRETT (1997: 559–562). BMNH, CAS and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 13, 14. Depth: 300–855 m. Marine species.Ventrifossa paxtoni Iwamoto & Williams, 1999. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by IWAMOTO &G RAHAM (2001: 499); previously reported as Ventrifossaspecies (NSW) by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 564–565).BMNH, CAS and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [7], 12. Depth: 760–1100 m. Marine species.*Ventrifossa vinolenta Iwamoto & Merrett, 1997. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (East CoralSea) by IWAMOTO & MERRETT (1997: 562–564). BMNH, CASand MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7].Depth: 725–845 m. Marine species.Moridae*Gadella brocca Paulin & Roberts, 1997. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Norfolk Ridge)by PAULIN & ROBERTS (1997: 20–22). MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 13.Depth: 425–790 m. Marine species.Gadella jordani (Böhlke & Mead, 1951). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Gadella norops by PAULIN(1987: 75–76). MNHN and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 13. Depth: 200–750 m. Marine species.Laemonema fi lodorsale Okamura, 1982. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by PAULIN & ROBERTS (1997: 24–25). NMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13.Depth: 336–710 m. Marine species.Laemonema palauense Okamura, 1982. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 52) andPAULIN & ROBERTS (1997: 24–25). MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10], [11], [12], 13, 14.Depth: 210–753 m. Marine species.Laemonema robustum Johnson, 1862. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by MELÉNDEZ C. & MARKLE(1997: 634–636), previously reported as Laemonema sp. byFOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 416). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 10. Depth: 540–1200 m. Marine species.Lepidion inosimae (Günther, 1887). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by PAULIN & ROBERTS (1997: 27–28). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 15;NZ: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28. Depth: 580–1100 m. Marinespecies.Mora moro (Risso, 1810). – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by PAULIN & ROBERTS (1997: 29–30). MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13, 15; NZ: 21,22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 450–2500 m. Marinespecies.Physiculus longifi lis Weber, 1913. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by PAULIN & ROBERTS (1997: 30–31).MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], [9].Depth: 250–320 m. Marine species.Physiculus luminosus Paulin, 1983. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 278).MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], 8, [11],[12], [13]; NZ: 23. Depth: 130–640 m. Marine species.Physiculus roseus Alcock, 1891. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by PAULIN & ROBERTS (1997: 33–34).MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7].Depth: 300–510 m. Marine species.Physiculus therosideros Paulin, 1987. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia in original description by PAULIN(1987: 76–77); previously reported as Physiculus peregrinus(non Günther, 1872) by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 416).MNHN and NMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7], 8, [10], [11], 12, 13; AU: [18]; NZ: 20. Depth: 83–610 m. Marine species.Tripterophycis svetovidovi Sazonov & Shcherbachev, 1986. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by PAULIN& ROBERTS (1997: 37–39). MNHN and NMNZ material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13. Depth: 385–950 m. Marinespecies.CarapidaeCarapus mourlani (Petit, 1934). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 170) and MYERS(1999: 65). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 1–150 m. Marine species.Echiodon coheni Williams, 1984. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 170) and MARKLEin NIELSEN et al. (1999: 14). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 75–175 m. Marine species.

366 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Encheliophis gracilis (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 32, 170)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 13). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–62 m. Marine species.Encheliophis homei (Richardson, 1846). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Fierasfer homei by JOUAN(1879: 333–334). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Encheliophis vermicularis Müller, 1842. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 170) andMYERS (1999: 66). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Onuxodon fowleri (Smith, 1955). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 170) andL ABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 123); previously reported asFierasfer sp. by JOUAN (1861: 252–253) and as Carapus margaritiferae(non Rendahl, 1921) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 315). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; NZ: 20. Depth: 1–30 m. Marinespecies.Onuxodon parvibrachium (Fowler, 1927). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Anuxodon parvibrachiumby PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 141). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–30 m. Marinespecies.Pyramodon ventralis Smith & Radcliffe, 1913. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by NIELSEN (1997: 53–54).MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7]. Depth:184–470 m. Marine species.OphidiidaeAcanthonus armatus Günther, 1878. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by NIELSEN (1997: 54). MNHNand ZMUC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [4], [5], [7],[9]. Depth: 1500–2100 m. Marine species.Alcockia rostrata (Günther, 1887). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by NIELSEN (1997:55). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 3300–4040 m. Marine species.Bassogigas gillii Goode & Bean, 1896. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by NIELSEN in NIELSEN et al.(1999: 54–55). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth:1060–2150 m. Marine species.Bassozetus galatheae Nielsen & Merrett, 2000. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) inoriginal description by NIELSEN & MERRETT (2000: 26–30);previously reported as Bassozetus elongatus (non Smith &Radcliffe, 1913) by NIELSEN (1997: 56). MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, 10. Depth: 1100–2340 m.Marine species.Bassozetus glutinosus (Alcock, 1890). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by NIELSEN(1997: 56–57). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [7], 8, 10, 14. Depth: 1500–2040 m. Marine species.Bassozetus robustus Smith & Radcliffe, 1913. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by NIELSEN (1997: 57).MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 12,13. Depth: 1332–2350 m. Marine species.*Bassozetus werneri Nielsen & Merrett, 2000. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (southern LoyaltyBasin) by NIELSEN & MERRETT (2000: 51). MNHN material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13. Depth:1862–1846 m. Marine species.Bathyonus caudalis (Garman, 1899). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by NIELSEN (1997: 58). MNHNand ZMUC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 12,13, 14. Depth: 1500–3680 m. Marine species.Brotula multibarbata Temminck & Schlegel, 1846 – Anguillebarbue. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 315). IRDNC, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7],8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–650 m. Marinespecies.Brotula townsendi Fowler, 1900. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 12).IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[7], 14. Depth: 0–100 m. Marine species.Dicrolene longimana Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe, 1913. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by NIELSEN(1997: 59); listed as Dicrolene sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990:58), and as Dicrolene sp. C by RIVATON & BOURRET (1999:286). MNHN and ZMUC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 410–1410 m. Marine species.Epetriodus freddyi Cohen & Nielsen, 1978. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by NIELSEN in NIELSEN et al.(1999: 64). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 100–1750 m. Marine species.Homostolus acer Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe, 1913. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by NIELSEN inNIELSEN et al. (1999: 68); previously reported as Homostolusjaponicus by NIELSEN (1997: 59–60). MNHN and ZMUCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 300–1000 m. Marine species.Monomitopus garmani (Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe, 1913). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by NIELSEN(1997: 60–61); previously listed as Monomitopus sp. byR IVATON et al. (1990: 58). MNHN, NMNZ and ZMUC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4, [5], [7], 12, 13. Depth:825–1220 m. Marine species.Neobythites bimaculatus Nielsen, 1997. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byNIELSEN (1997: 62–63). MNHN and ZMUC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 9. Depth: 435–480 m. Marinespecies.*Neobythites bimarginatus Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 416–417). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 12, 13, 14. Depth:295–530 m. Marine species.Neobythites longiventralis Nielsen, 1997. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Grand Passage)by NIELSEN (1997: 66–67). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7]. Depth: 205–330 m. Marine species.Neobythites neocaledoniensis Nielsen, 1997. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by NIELSEN (1997:67–68). MNHN, NMNZ and ZMUC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], 13. Depth:470–670 m. Marine species.Neobythites pallidus Nielsen, 1997. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by NIELSEN (1997: 68–71).

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 367MNHN and ZMUC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], [8], 9. Depth: 500–620 m. Marine species.Neobythites unimaculatus Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe,1913. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby NIELSEN (1997: 71–72). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9. Depth: 111–567 m. Marinespecies.Neobythites zonatus Nielsen, 1997. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by NIELSEN (1997: 72–73).MNHN, NMNZ and ZMUC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10], [11], [12], 13, 14. Depth: 275–950 m. Marine species.Ophidion muraenolepis (Günther, 1880). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byR IVATON (1989: 148). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 80–250 m. Marine species.Porogadus melampeplus (Alcock, 1896). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by NIELSEN (1997: 75). MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 150–2400 m. Marine species.Pycnocraspedum squamipinne Alcock, 1889. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by NIELSEN (1997:76). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7].Depth: 200–500 m. Marine species.Tauredophidium hextii Alcock, 1890. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by NIELSEN (1997: 77). MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 9, 12. Depth:1500–1660 m. Marine species.BythitidaeAlionematichthys piger (Alcock, 1890). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by MØLLER & SCHWARZHANS(2008: 102). BPBM, MNHN, ROM, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 9, 14. Depth:0–10 m. Marine species.Alionematichthys riukiuensis (Aoyagi, 1954). – Taxonomy : First record from New Caledonia as Dinematichthysriukiuensis by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 320). BPBM,MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[7], 9, 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Diancistrus brevirostris Schwarzhans, Møller & Nielsen, 2005.– T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby SCHWARZHANS et al. (2005: 103–105); previously reportedas Brosmophyciops pautzkei (non Schultz in Schultz et al.,1960) by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 12, part, Ouvéa, LoyaltyIslands). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Diancistrus longifi lis Ogilby, 1899. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by SCHWARZHANS et al. (2005:126–129). BPBM, MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17,18. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Diancistrus tongaensis Schwarzhans, Møller & Nielsen, 2005.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia bySCHWARZHANS et al. (2005: 149–151); previously listed asBrosmophyciops pautzkei (non Schultz in Schultz et al., 1960)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 30). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.*Didymothallus pruvosti Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by SCHWARZHANS & MØLLER (2007: 61–63).MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Dinematichthys iluocoeteoides Bleeker, 1855. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by MØLLER &SCHWARZHANS (2008: 129); previously treated as Dinematichthysriukiuensis (non Aoyagi, 1954) and D. randalli byKULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 12). MNHN, USNM and WAMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.*Lapitaichthys frickei Schwarzhans & Møller, 2007. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia bySCHWARZHANS & MØLLER (2007: 73–75). MNHN, NMNZ,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.AphyonidaeAphyonus bolini Nielsen, 1974. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Île des Pins) by NIELSEN (1997: 78).MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 12, 13.Depth: 1075–1300 m. Marine species.Aphyonus gelatinosus Günther, 1878. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Île des Pins) by NIELSEN (1997:78–79). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7],12, 13. Depth: 900–2560 m. Marine species.*Parasciadonus pauciradiatus Nielsen, 1997. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands)by NIELSEN (1997: 79–80). MNHN material (holotype). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 3680–3700 m.Marine species.LophiidaeLophiomus setigerus (Vahl, 1797) – Baudroie bouche noire. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by RIVATON (1989: 148). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 215–510 m. Marinespecies.AntennariidaeAntennarius coccineus (Cuvier in Lesson, 1831). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1958:49–50); subsequently described as Abantennarius neocaledoniensisby DANOIS (1964: 126). AMS, BPBM, MNHN andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–104 m. Marine species.Antennarius commerson (Anonymus [ex Commerson, ex Lacepède],1798) – Poisson pecheur de Commerson. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Antennariuscommersoni by RIVATON et al. (1990: 22) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 13); also treated as Antennarius moluccensis by RI-VATON (1989: 143), and as Antennarius sp. 1, sp. 2 and sp. 3by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 131). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–45 m. Marine species.Antennarius duescus Snyder, 1904. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:12). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 27–137 m. Marine species.Antennarius hispidus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI

368 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4(2006: 321). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–90 m. Marine species.Antennarius maculatus (Desjardins, 1840). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by THOLLOT (1996a: 8).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–12 m. Marine species.Antennarius nummifer (Cuvier, 1817). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 22) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 13). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17;NZ: 23. Depth: 0–293 m. Marine species.Antennarius pictus (Shaw in Shaw & Nodder, 1794). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by PIETSCH &GROBECKER (1987: 79–81); previously reported as Antennariusphymatodes (non Bleeker, 1857) by WHITLEY (1961:64). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and UW material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17,18. Depth: 0–75 m. Marine species.Antennarius rosaceus Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe, 1912. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 321). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–130 m. Marinespecies.Antennarius striatus (Shaw in Shaw & Nodder, 1794) – Poissonpecheur zèbré. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 23) and KULBICKI et al. (1994:13); also treated as Phrynelox zebrinus and P. tridens byKULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 125). IRDNC, SMNS and UWmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],[11], [12], 14; NZ: 23, 25. Depth: 0–219 m. Marine species.Antennatus tuberosus (Cuvier, 1817). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:321); previously treated as Antennarius sp. 4 by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 132). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–73 m. Marinespecies.Histrio histrio (Linnaeus, 1758) – Sargasse. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Pterophrynoides histrioby WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [14]; AU:[17], [18]; NZ: [20], [21], [22], 23. Depth: 0–600 m. Marinespecies.ChaunacidaeChaunax fi mbriatus Hilgendorf, 1879. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byR IVATON (1989: 148). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 500–1985 m. Marine species.Chaunax nudiventer Ho & Shao, 2010. – T a x o n o m y : Reportedfrom New Caledonia (Norfolk Ridge) in original descriptionby HO & SHAO (2010). MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 13; AU: 18. Depth: 282–1089 m. Marinespecies.OgcocephalidaeHalicmetus reticulatus Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe, 1912. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 57) and KULBICKI etal. (1994: 13). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7]. Depth: 291–500 m. Marine species.Halieutaea stellata (Vahl, 1797). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 148) and RIVATON &BOURRET (1999: 292). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 50–400 m. Marine species.Halieutopsis stellifera (Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe, 1912).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Île desPins) as Dibranchus stellifer by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON(1979: 424). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[7], 12. Depth: 410–1372 m. Marine species.Malthopsis annulifera Tanaka, 1908. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATONet al. (1990: 58) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 13). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 305–590 m.Marine species.Malthopsis lutea Alcock, 1891. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATON et al.(1990: 58) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 13). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:100–500 m. Marine species.Solocisquama stellulata (Gilbert, 1905). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 57).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 274–550 m. Marine species.HimantolophidaeHimantolophus cornifer Bertelsen & Krefft, 1988. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (East Coral Sea) byANDERSON & LESLIE (2001: 8). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7]. Depth: 0–1900 m. Marine species.CeratiidaeCryptopsaras couesii Gill, 1883. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 33) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 292). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7],[13]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [19], 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28,29, 30. Depth: 0–3085 m. Marine species.GigantactinidaeGigantactis vanhoeffeni Brauer, 1902. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 39) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 292). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]. Depth: 300–3100 m. Marine species.LinophrynidaeHaplophryne mollis (Brauer, 1902). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON & BOURRET (1999:292); previously described as Eridolychnus macracanthusby REGAN & TREWAVAS (1932: 104), and reported as Edriolychnusschmidti by RIVATON et al. (1990: 49). IRDNC andZMUC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth:0–2250 m. Marine species.Linophryne sp. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledoniaby STEWART & PIETSCH (1998: 29, 37). NMNZ material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 210–944 m. Marinespecies.MugilidaeCestraeus goldiei (Macleay, 1883). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by HARRISON & SENOU (1999: 2080). –

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 369D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–2 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Cestraeus oxyrhyncus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836 – Mulet noir; Ju-ikua (Cèmuhi), Diook (Fwai, Nemi),Hyu (Jawe), Yhu (Nyelayu), Dena (Paici), Duu-nuk (Pije).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Cestraeusoxyrhynchus by MARQUET et al. (1997: 30). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–2 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Cestraeus plicatilis Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836 – Mulet noir, cestre à lèvres plissées; Ju-ikua ( Cèmuhi),Diook (Fwai, Nemi), Hyu (Jawe), Yhu (Nyelayu), Dena( Paici), Duu-nuk (Pije). – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Agonostoma plicatile by GÜNTHER (1881:219–220). AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–2 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Chelon macrolepis (Smith, 1846) – Mulet grosse écaille. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Mugil macrolepisby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 304). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–3 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Chelon melinopterus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836) – Mulet otomebora. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Liza melinoptera by RIVATON et al.(1990: 53) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 29). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–3 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Chelon planiceps (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836) – Mulet tade. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 321); previouslyreported as Liza tade (non Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) byMARQUET et al. (1997: 30). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Chelon subviridis (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836) – Mulet dos vert. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Liza subviridis by HARRISON & SENOU(1999: 2093). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Crenimugil crenilabis (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Mulet boxeur;Thaut (Pije). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 53) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 28); previously described as Mugil neocaledonicusby CASTELNAU (1873: 116). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth:0–3 m. Transitional water and marine.Crenimugil heterocheilos (Bleeker, 1855) – Mulet. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by MARQUET et al.(1997: 30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7. Depth: 0–3 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Ellochelon vaigiensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) – Mulet à queuecarrée. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Mugil vaigiensis by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:306); previously reported as Mugil macrolepidotus by JOUAN(1861: 306). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6,7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Moolgarda buchanani (Bleeker, 1854) – Grand mulet à queuebleu. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asMugil buchanani by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 304).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Moolgarda cunnesius (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asMugil cunesius by BORODIN (1932: 76). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Moolgarda engeli (Bleeker, 1858–1859) – Mugil oeil de perdrix.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Valamugilengeli by RIVATON et al. (1990: 53). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–3 m.Transitional water and marine.Moolgarda seheli (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Mulet à queuebleue. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Valamugil seheli by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 306).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 18. Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Mugil cephalus Linnaeus, 1758 – Mulet bleu, mulet cabot; Ii-jen(Cèmuhi). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby THOMSON (1954: 91–93); previously described as Mugilcatalarum by WHITLEY (1951: 394–396). AMS and IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14;AU: [17], 18; NZ: 23. Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Neomyxus leuciscus (Günther, 1871). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia, based on IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–4 m.Transitional water and marine.Oedalechilus labiosus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 321). SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t io n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Marinespecies.AtherionidaeAtherion elymus Jordan & Starks, 1901. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:12). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–3 m.Marine species.AtherinidaeAtherinomorus duodecimalis (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1835) – Prêtre rayé. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by IVANTSOFF & CROWLEY (1999: 2122);previously reported as Atherinomorus endrachtensis (nonQuoy & Gaimard, 1825) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 25) andTHOLLOT (1996a: 8). FRLM and IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–4 m.Transitional water and marine.Atherinomorus lacunosus (Bloch & Schneider [ex Forster], 1801)– Prêtre à large bande. – T a x o n o m y : Originally describedfrom New Caledonia as Atherina lacunosa by BLOCH& SCHNEIDER [ex FORSTER] (1801: XXXI, 112); subsequentlyreported as Atherina sp. by JOUAN (1861: 305–306), as Hepsetiapinguis by FOWLER (1928: 120), and as Pranesus ogilbyi(non Whitley, 1930) by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, [7],8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–39 m. Transitional water and marine.

370 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4*Bleheratherina pierucciae Aarn & Ivantsoff, 2009. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (TontoutaRiver, southwestern Grande Terre) by AARN & IVANTSOFF(2009: 16). AMS and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–1 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Hypoatherina barnesi Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953 – Atherine de Barnes. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by PLESSIS &FOURMANOIR (1966c: 136). IRDNC and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–5 m. Marine species.Hypoatherina ovalaua (Herre, 1935). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by CONAND(1985: 464). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Hypoatherina temminckii (Bleeker, 1853) – Athérine samoan.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON et al. (1990: 26), RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 38) andFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 321). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–8 m.Marine species.Stenatherina panatela (Jordan & Richardson, 1908). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 26) and THOLLOT (1996a: 8). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.ExocoetidaeCheilopogon atrisignis (Jenkins, 1903) – Exocet planeur. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by PARIN(1999: 2169). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Cheilopogon dorsomacula (Fowler, 1944) – Exocet à dos tacheté.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byPARIN (1999: 2170). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Cheilopogon furcatus (Mitchill, 1815) – Exocet tacheté. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by PARIN (1999:2170). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Cheilopogon rapanouiensis Parin, 1961. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by PARIN (1999: 2172). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–10 m. Marine species.Cheilopogon spilonotopterus (Bleeker, 1865) – Exocet marbré.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by PARIN(1999: 2172). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Cheilopogon spilopterus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1847). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby PARIN (1999: 2172). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Cheilopogon suttoni (Whitley & Colefax, 1938) – Exocet de Sutton.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byEVANS (2006: 91). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], 7, [8],[9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Cheilopogon unicolor (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1847). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby PARIN (1999: 2173); previously described from west ofWalpole Island as Cypsilurus ogilbyi by JORDAN & SNYDERin JORDAN & DICKERSON (1908: 604). SU material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14, 15. Depth:0–10 m. Marine species.Cypselurus angusticeps Nichols & Breder, 1935 – Exocet bécune.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byRIVATON et al. (1990: 38) and PARIN (1999: 2173). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–10 m.Marine species.Cypselurus hexazona (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously reported as Cypsilurusbruuni (non Kotthaus, 1969) by FOURMANOIR (1971b:111). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Cypselurus naresii (Günther, 1889) – Exocet pharaon. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by PARIN (1999:2174). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Cypselurus oligolepis (Bleeker, 1865) – Exocet à grandesécailles. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby PARIN (1999: 2174). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marinespecies.Cypselurus poecilopterus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1847) – Exocet aile jaune. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by PARIN (1999: 2175). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–10 m. Marine species.Exocoetus obtusirostris Günther, 1866 – Exocet bouledogue.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON et al. (1990: 38) and PARIN (1999: 2175). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14; AU: 17. Depth:0–10 m. Marine species.Exocoetus volitans Linnaeus, 1758 – Exocet volant. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 38) and PARIN (1999: 2176). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]; AU: 17; NZ: 22. Depth: 0–10 m. Marinespecies.Hirundichthys speculiger (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1847) – Exocet miroir. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by PARIN (1999: 2177). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]; AU: 17; NZ: 22,23. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Parexocoetus brachypterus (Solander in Richardson, 1846)– Exocet voilier. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m.Marine species.HemiramphidaeEuleptorhamphus viridis (Hasselt [ex Russell], 1823). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 43) and COLLETTE (1999b: 2193). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23.Depth: 0–1 m. Marine species.Hemiramphus bruuni Parin, Collette & Shcherbachev, 1980. –Taxonomy: New record from New Caledonia; previouslyreported as Oxyporhamphus meristocystis (non Parin,1961) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 38) and RIVATON & BOURRET(1999: 294). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–6 m. Transitional water and marine.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 371Hemiramphus far (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Demi-bec àtâches noires, aiguillette. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOWLER (1928: 77–78); previouslyreported as Hemiramphus sp. by JOUAN (1861: 304–305), asHemiramphus marginatus (non Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775)by JOUAN (1879: 334), and as Hemirhamphus commersoniiby CASTELNAU (1873: 120). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–6 m.Transitional water and marine.Hyporhamphus affi nis (Günther, 1866). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia, based on seven specimens collectedin 1999 at Nouméa, Grande Terre by M. KULBICKI(‘NC-Rotenone’ database), identified as Hemirhamphusaffi nis. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.Hyporhamphus dussumieri (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1847) – Demi-bec. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 306).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], 7, 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.Zenarchopterus dispar (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valen ciennes,1847). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byWHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS and IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.BelonidaeAblennes hians (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1846)– Orphie plate. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 27) and COLLETTE (1999a:2154). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],14; AU: 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Platybelone platyura (Bennett, 1832) – Orphie carène. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Platybeloneargalus platyura by PARIN (1967: 13–18). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20.Depth: 0–2 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Strongylura incisa (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1846). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 27) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 27).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–3 m. Marine species.Strongylura leiura (Bleeker, 1850) – Orphie littorale, aiguilletteruban. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 306). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–3 m. Transitional water and marine.Strongylura urvillii (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1846) – Orphie des palétuviers. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 306). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Transitional water and marine.Tylosurus crocodilus (Péron & LeSueur in LeSueur, 1821) –Orphie crocodile. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 306). – D i s -t r ibut ion: NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–13 m.Transitional water and marine.Tylosurus imperialis (Rafinesque-Schmaltz, 1810) – Aiguille voyeuse.– T a x o n o m y : New record from New Caledonia;previously reported as Belone sp. by JOUAN (1861: 303–304),as Belone melanotus by JOUAN (1879: 334), and as Tylosurusacusmelanotus by RIVATON et al. (1990: 27). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Marinespecies.PoeciliidaePoecilia reticulata Peters, 1859 – Guppy, poisson million. –T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia as Lebistesreticulatus by FOWLER (1953: 385). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Introduced, not native. Freshwater and transitionalwater.Xiphophorus hellerii Heckel, 1848 – Porte-épée, xipho. – T a x -o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia by MARQUET et al.(1997: 29). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Introduced,not native. Freshwater and transitional water.MelamphaidaeMelamphaes danae Ebeling, 1962. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51) andR IVATON & BOURRET (1999: 296). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 15. Depth: 125–1300 m. Marine species.Melamphaes eulepis Ebeling, 1962. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 296). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 150–360 m. Marine species.Melamphaes indicus Ebeling, 1962. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 296). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]. Depth: 200–500 m. Marine species.Melamphaes janae Ebeling, 1962. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 296). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 15. Depth: 200–500 m. Marinespecies.Melamphaes polylepis Ebeling, 1962. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 296). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]. Depth: 200–2500 m. Marine species.Poromitra capito Goode & Bean, 1883. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 298). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 15. Depth: 400–1000 m. Marinespecies.Poromitra megalops (Lütken, 1878). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 298). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]. Depth: 150–1000 m. Marine species.Scopeloberyx opisthopterus (Parr, 1933). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 300). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [7], 15, 16. Depth: 500–3000 m. Marine species.Scopeloberyx robustus (Günther, 1887). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 300). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–4740 m. Marine species.Scopelogadus mizolepis (Günther, 1878). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51, asScopeloberyx mizolepis) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999:300). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 14. Depth: 300–3385 m. Marine species.

372 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4RondeletiidaeRondeletia loricata Abe & Hotta, 1963. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Rondeletia loricala byF OURMANOIR (1970a: 22). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5],[7], 14. Depth: 100–3500 m. Marine species.BarbourisiidaeBarbourisia rufa Parr, 1945. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 27) and RIVATON &BOURRET (1999: 304). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 120–2000 m. Marine species.CetomimidaeCetostoma regani Zugmayer, 1914. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 33, asCetostomus regani) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 304). –Dist ribution: NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–2250 m. Marinespecies.Danacetichthys galathenus Paxton, 1989. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by PAXTON (1989:169). ZMUC material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]. Depth: 0–1330 m. Marine species.Gyrinomimus bruuni Rofen, 1959. – T axonomy: First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 33) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 304). – Distribution: NC: 4, [5], [7],8. Depth: 0–4820 m. Marine species.AnoplogastridaeAnoplogaster cornuta (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1833) – Ogre. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Anoplogaster cornutus by FOURMANOIR (1969: 52).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4, [5], [7], 14;NZ: 22. Depth: 500–2000 m. Marine species.DiretmidaeDiretmus argenteus Johnson, 1864 – Rayon épineux. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 116). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]; AU: 17,18; NZ: 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 500–2000 m.Marine species.AnomalopidaeAnomalops katoptron (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 22) andLABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 148, 150). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–400 m. Marine species.Photoblepharon palpebratum (Boddaert, 1781). – Taxonom y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 22) and KOTLYAR (1996: 215–216). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–25 m. Marinespecies.MonocentridaeMonocentris japonica (Houttuyn, 1782) – Poisson ananas. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by RIVATON (1989: 148). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 10–300 m. Marinespecies.TrachichthyidaeGephyroberyx darwinii (Johnson, 1866). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KOTLYAR (1996: 124–130);previously reported as Gephyroberyx sp. by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 116). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7]; NZ: 22. Depth: 200–1000 m. Marine species.Hoplostethus atlanticus Collett, 1889. – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously reported as Hoplostethussp. by FOURMANOIR (1976: 49). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14; NZ: 19, 21, 22, 23, 24,25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 180–1000 m. Marine species.Optivus agastos Gomon, 2004. – T a x o n o m y : New recordfrom New Caledonia; previously reported as Optivus elongatus(non Günther, 1859) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 75).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 2, [5], [7]; AU:17; NZ: 21, 23. Depth: 1–146 m. Marine species.Paratrachichthys trailli (Hutton, 1875). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Paratrachichthys traili byKOTLYAR (1996: 185–187). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [20], 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,30. Depth: 70–327 m. Marine species.*Parinoberyx horridus Kotlyar, 1984. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Bank) byKOTLYAR (1984: 1592). ZMMU material (holotype). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 300 m. Marine species.BerycidaeBeryx decadactylus Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829 –Beryx commun. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 27) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 14). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17; NZ: 23, 24, 25, 26,27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 110–1000 m. Marine species.Beryx mollis Abe, 1959. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by AKIMOTO et al. (2006). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7]. Depth: 100–500 m. Marine species.Beryx splendens Lowe, 1834 – Beryx, Alfonsin. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 27) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 14). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12];NZ: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 25–1300 m. Marinespecies.Centroberyx affi nis (Günther, 1859). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 148). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], [11], [12], 13; AU: 18; NZ: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28,30. Depth: 10–450 m. Marine species.Centroberyx druzhinini (Busakhin, 1981). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by PAXTON (1999: 2224).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 128–130 m. Marine species.HolocentridaeMyripristis adusta Bleeker, 1853 – Myripristis ardoisé. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Myripristisadustus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 156). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–25 m.Marine species.Myripristis berndti Jordan & Evermann, 1903 – Myripristis à nageoiresoranges, myripristis agréable. – T a x o n o m y : First

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 373record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 43) andKULBICKI et al. (1993: 27); previously reported as Myripristisamaenus (non Castelnau, 1873) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 155). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], [12], 14, [15]; AU:18; NZ: 19, 20. Depth: 1–50 m. Marine species.Myripristis botche Cuvier, 1829 – Myripristis à nageoires tâchetées.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby LETOURNEUR et al. (1998: 41); previously reportedas Myripristis murdjan (non Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 156–157), and as Myripristismelanostictus by RANDALL & GUÉZÉ (1981: 3–4). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 20–71 m.Marine species.Myripristis hexagona (Lacepède, 1802). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL & GREENFIELD(1999: 2254). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Myripristis kuntee Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831 – Myripristis Kunté. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 156).IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 18. Depth: 2–40 m. Marinespecies.Myripristis murdjan (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Marignanpomme de pin. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 14); previously listed asMyripristis bowditchae by RIVATON et al. (1990: 43). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 18. Depth: 0–50 m. Marinespecies.Myripristis pralinia Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829 –Myripristis de port Praslin. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Myripristis pralinius by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 156). IRDNC and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:2–50 m. Marine species.Myripristis violacea Bleeker, 1851 – Myripristis violacé. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Myripristisviolaceus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 156). IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, [10], 14. Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Myripristis vittata Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byRIVATON et al. (1990: 44) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 14); previouslyreported as Myripristis trachyacron (non Bleeker,1863) by BORODIN (1932: 75). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 3–80 m. Marine species.Myripristis woodsi Greenfield, 1974. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:323); previously reported as Myripristis sp. by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 143). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–20 m. Marine species.Neoniphon argenteus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byRIVATON et al. (1990: 44) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 27); previouslyreported as Holocentrum sp. by JOUAN (1861: 287–288).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], 6, [7], 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Neoniphon opercularis (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831) – Flamme dorée. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Flammeo opercularis by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 154). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,[9], 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–25 m. Marine species.Neoniphon sammara (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Flamme argentée.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Holocentrus sammara by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c:126). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, [15]; AU: 18.Depth: 0–46 m. Marine species.Ostichthys hypsipterygion Randall, Shimizu & Yamakawa, 1982.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 14). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 270–355 m. Marine species.Ostichthys japonicus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asOstichthys japonica by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 431).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 180 m. Marine species.Ostichthys kaianus (Günther, 1880). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 148). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 14. Depth: 225–640 m. Marinespecies.Plectrypops lima (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831)– Rouget raboteux. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 155). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 18. Depth: 5–40 m.Marine species.Sargocentron caudimaculatum (Rüppell, 1838) – Marignanrouge et argent. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 44) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 15). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 2–40 m. Marinespecies.Sargocentron cornutum (Bleeker, 1853) – Soldat à tâches noire.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Adioryxcornutus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 152).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Sargocentron diadema (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1802) –Soldat couronné. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia as Holocentrum diadema by BORODIN (1932: 75).AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 18. Depth:0–60 m. Marine species.Sargocentron ensifer (Jordan & Evermann, 1903). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Sargocentronensiferum by RIVATON et al. (1990: 44) and MYERS (1999:84); previously reported as Adioryx furcatus (non Günther,1859) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 153). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–40 m. Marinespecies.Sargocentron iota Randall, 1998. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 95); previouslyreported as Sargocentron sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 44).SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,9, [10]. Depth: 1–34 m. Marine species.Sargocentron lepros (Allen & Cross, 1983). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byKULBICKI et al. (1994: 15). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]. Depth: 10–45 m. Marine species.

374 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Sargocentron melanospilos (Bleeker, 1858). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:44) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 15). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 5–90 m. Marine species.Sargocentron microstoma (Günther, 1859). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by KULBICKIet al. (1993: 27). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 1–35 m. Marine species.Sargocentron praslin (Lacepède, 1802). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 323). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [6], [7], [8], [9], 10. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Sargocentron punctatissimum (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1829). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 44) and KULBICKI et al. (1994:15). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–183 m. Marine species.Sargocentron rubrum (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Soldat rouge.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Holocentrumrubrum by BORODIN (1932: 75). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, [9],10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–84 m. Marine species.Sargocentron spiniferum (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Commissaire.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Adioryx spinifer by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:154). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 1–122 m.Marine species.Sargocentron tiere (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byK ULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 12). USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:1–183 m. Marine species.Sargocentron violaceum (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 44)and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 12). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [1], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marinespecies.ParazenidaeCyttopsis rosea (Lowe, 1843). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 77). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 150–730 m. Marine species.Parazen pacifi cus Kamohara, 1935. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATON et al.(1990: 59) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 15). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 145–500 m. Marinespecies.ZeniontidaeCyttomimus affi nis Weber, 1913. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 409–410). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 12.Depth: 304–415 m. Marine species.Cyttomimus stelgis Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 77) and KULBICKIet al. (1994: 15). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [5], [7], 12. Depth: 270–644 m. Marine species.Zenion longipinnis Kotthaus, 1970. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 116).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, 12.Depth: 200–450 m. Marine species.GrammicolepididaeGrammicolepis brachiusculus Poey, 1873. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:43). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7].Depth: 400–1026 m. Marine species.Macrurocyttus acanthopodus Fowler, 1934. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by NYAKO & AMAOKA(1996). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4, [5], [7]. Depth: 878–1140 m. Marine species.Xenolepidichthys dalgleishi Gilchrist, 1922. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1976: 51).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7], 12.Depth: 128–885 m. Marine species.ZeidaeZenopsis nebulosa (Temminck & Schlegel, 1845). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by RIVATON (1989: 148). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]; AU: 17; NZ: 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30.Depth: 30–800 m. Marine species.PegasidaeEurypegasus draconis (Linné, 1766) – Pégase dragon. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Pegasus draconisby WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],[12]; AU: 17. Depth: 3–91 m. Transitional water and marine.SolenostomidaeSolenostomus cyanopterus Bleeker, 1854 – Poisson-fantôme. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Solenichthyscyanopterus by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–25 m. Marine species.Solenostomus paradoxus (Pallas, 1770) – Poisson-fantôme. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 72) and MYERS (1999: 86). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–20 m. Marine species.SyngnathidaeAcentronura breviperula Fraser-Brunner & Whitley, 1949.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFRICKE (2004b: 8–9); previously reported as Acentronurasp. by DAWSON (1985: 15), as Acentronura tentaculata (nonGünther, 1870), A. australe (non Waite & Hale, 1921) andA. gracilissima (non Temminck & Schlegel, 1850) by RIVATONet al. (1990: 73), as Halicampus sp. and Hippocampus sp.by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 157, 159). MNHN andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], 8, 9,10. Depth: 1–47 m. Marine species.Corythoichthys sp. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledoniaby FRICKE (2004b: 9–12); previously recorded asCorythoichthys amplexus (non Dawson & Randall, 1975)by DAWSON (1985: 38–39). Undescribed species similar to

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 375Corythoichthys amplexus (see KUITER 2000: 106). SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10], 11, [12]. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Corythoichthys conspicillatus (Jenyns, 1842). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOWLER (1928: 114);subsequently reported as Corythoichthys fl avofasciatus (nonRüppell, 1838) by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 112). IRDNC, MNHNand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, 9, [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Corythoichthys haematopterus (Bleeker, 1851). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 112). IRDNC, MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 0–21 m. Marinespecies.Corythoichthys intestinalis (Ramsay, 1881) – Hippocampeflûte. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 272); previously reportedas Corythoichthys fl avofasciatus (non Rüppell, 1838) byWHITLEY (1961: 64) and as Hippichthys intestinalis waitei byPLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 125). AMS, IRDNC, MNHN,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,[6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 0–32 m. Marine species.Corythoichthys nigripectus Herald in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 74) and KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 12). IRDNC, MNHN, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10,14. Depth: 5–30 m. Marine species.Corythoichthys ocellatus Herald in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia (Grande Terre) by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 155). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–25 m. Marine species.Corythoichthys paxtoni Dawson, 1977. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 16). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Corythoichthys schultzi Herald in Schultz, Herald, Lachner, Welander& Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by DAWSON (1985: 46–47). MNHN, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7],8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Cosmocampus banneri (Herald & Randall, 1972). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by DAWSON (1985:51). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–30 m. Marine species.Doryrhamphus melanopleura (Bleeker, 1858). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2004b:20); previously reported as Doryrhamphus excisus excisus(non Kaup, 1856) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 74) and KULBICKIet al. (1994: 16). IRDNC, MNHN, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],12, 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.*Dunckerocampus chapmani (Herald in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953). – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia as Dunckerocampus caulleryichapmani by HERALD in SCHULTZ et al. (1953: 250–252);previously reported as Syngnathus sp. by JOUAN (1861: 250–251). AMS, CAS, GCRL, IRDNC, MNHN, SMNS, SU andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, 9, 10,11, 12. Depth: 0–8 m. Marine species.Dunckerocampus dactyliophorus (Bleeker, 1853) – Flûte rayée.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Doryichthysdactyliophorus by GÜNTHER (1910: 433–434). AMS,MNHN and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–57 m. Marine species.*Festucalex kulbickii Fricke, 2004. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2004b: 25–27); previously reported as Ichthyocampus erythraeus (nonGilbert, 1905) by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 125), as Festucalexgibbsi (non Dawson, 1977) by RIVATON et al. (1990:74), and as Festucalex sp. 1 by KUITER (2000: 122). AMS,IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, 9, 10, 11. Depth: 2–56 m. Marine species.Festucalex wassi Dawson, 1977. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 74) and FRICKE(2004b: 2). IRDNC, MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 2–50 m.Marine species.Halicampus boothae (Whitley, 1964). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 16). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Halicampus brocki (Herald in Schultz, Herald, Lachner, Welander& Woods, 1953). – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 74) and FRICKE(2004b: 28–29). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]; AU: 17. Depth: 2–23 m. Marine species.Halicampus dunckeri (Chabanaud, 1929). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 74),R IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 35, 64), and KULBICKIet al. (1994: 16). MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 11. Depth: 1–25 m.Marine species.Halicampus mataafae (Jordan & Seale, 1906). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byKULBICKI et al. (1994: 16). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Halicampus nitidus (Günther, 1873). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by DAWSON (1985: 90–91). IRDNC,MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 2–20 m. Marine species.Halicampus spinirostris (Dawson & Allen, 1981). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2004b: 31).MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], [8], [9], [10], 11. Depth: 4–26 m. Marine species.Hippichthys spicifer (Rüppell, 1838). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by DAWSON (1985: 98–99).IRDNC, MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Hippocampus bargibanti Whitley, 1970. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1970).AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–60 m. Marine species.*Hippocampus curvicuspis Fricke, 2004 – Hippocampe épineux.– T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby FRICKE (2004b: 34–36); previously reported as Hippocampushistrix (non Kaup, 1853) by WHITLEY (1961: 64), Hippocampusjayakari (non Boulenger, 1900) by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 112), and Hippocampus kuda (non Bleeker, 1852)by MYERS (1999: 89). AMS, MNHN and SMNS material.

376 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:6–20 m. Marine species.*Hippocampus pusillus Fricke, 2004. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2004b: 37–39). MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, [7], 14. Depth: 35–228 m. Marine species.Hippocampus semispinosus Kuiter, 2001 – Grand hippocampe,cheval marin. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FRICKE (2004b: 39–42); previously reported as Hippocampussp. by JOUAN (1861: 250), Hippocampus kuda (nonBleeker, 1852) by WHITLEY (1961: 64), and as Hippocampusfi sheri (non Jordan & Evermann, 1903) by LOURIE et al. (1999:92–93). AMS material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 20–60 m. Marine species.Hippocampus taeniopterus Bleeker, 1852. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2004b: 42).MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 1–15 m. Marine species.Micrognathus brevicorpus Fricke, 2004. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2004b:43–46); previously reported as Micrognathus andersonii(part, non Bleeker, 1858) by DAWSON (1985: 122–123). AMS,MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Micrognathus micronotopterus (Fowler, 1938). – Taxonomy : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2004b:46). MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 11. Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.Micrognathus natans Dawson, 1982. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by DAWSON (1985: 125–126).AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–25 m. Marine species.Micrognathus pygmaeus Fritzsche, 1981. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Micrognathus brevirostrispygmaeus by DAWSON (1985: 123–124); previously reportedas Micrognathus brevirostris (non Rüppell, 1838) byH ERALD in SCHULTZ et al. (1953: 260). MNHN, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, [7], 8,[9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.Microphis argulus (Peters, 1855). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 74) and FRICKE(2004b: 47–48). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–32 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Microphis brachyurus (Bleeker, 1853) – Syngnathe à queuecourte; Medowai (Paici). – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia (Grande Terre) by DUNCKER (1915: 45–46);previously described as Microphis jouani by DUMÉRIL (1870:592). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 9.Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Microphis brevidorsalis (Beaufort, 1913). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2004b: 49–50).IRDNC, MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–2 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.*Microphis cruentus Dawson & Fourmanoir, 1981 – Syngnathecalédonien, syngnathe sanglant. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (southwestern Grande Terre)by DAWSON & FOURMANOIR (1981). AMS, GCRL, MNHN andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8. Depth:0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Microphis leiaspis (Bleeker, 1853) – Syngnathe. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Coelonotusleiaspis by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 112). MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Microphis retzii (Bleeker, 1856) – Syngnathe. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) as Doryichthysretzii by KÄHSBAUER (1976: 284); previously reportedas Doryichthys caudatus by WEBER & BEAUFORT (1915: 25). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7]. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Phoxocampus belcheri (Kaup, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) as Ichthyocampusbelcheri by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 125). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–15 m.Marine species.Phoxocampus diacanthus (Schultz, 1943). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by DAWSON (1985: 156). MNHN,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Siokunichthys herrei Herald in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FRICKE (2004b: 53). IRDNC, MNHNand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],[8], [9], [10]. Depth: 0–37 m. Marine species.Siokunichthys striatus Fricke, 2004. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2004b: 54–56).MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2 m. Marine species.Syngnathoides biaculeatus (Bloch, 1785) – Longue flûte. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Syngnathusbiaculeatus by JOUAN (1863: 177–178); subsequently reportedas Syngnathoides sp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:157). MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], 6, [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–10 m. Marine species.Trachyrhamphus bicoarctatus (Bleeker, 1857). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by DAWSON (1982: 181–188); previously reported as Syngnathus sp. by JOUAN (1863:178), as Ichthyocampus maculatus by JOUAN (1879: 332), asYozia intermedia (non Kaup, 1856) by FOURMANOIR (1971b:112), and as Trachyrhamphus longirostris (non Kaup, 1856)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 74). MNHN and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–42 m. Marine species.AulostomidaeAulostomus chinensis (Linné, 1766) – Poisson trompette. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY(1961: 64). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU:17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 2–122 m. Marine species.FistulariidaeFistularia commersonii Rüppell, 1838 – Cornette à taches bleues.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RI-VATON et al. (1990: 38) and WANTIEZ (1992: 946); previouslyreported as Fistularia sp. by JOUAN (1861: 301–302) andFistularia petimba (non Lacepède, 1803) by FOWLER (1928:117–118). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11],[12], 14, [15]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 0–128 m. Marinespecies.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 377Fistularia petimba Lacepède, 1803 – Poisson flûte, aiguillettedu fond. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR (1971b: 111); also reported as Fistularia villosaby FOURMANOIR (1971b: 111). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 10–200 m.Marine species.MacroramphosidaeMacroramphosus scolopax (Linnaeus, 1758). – Taxonomy : First record from New Caledonia (Norfolk Ridge) byD UHAMEL (1997: 85). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 13; AU: [18]; NZ: 23. Depth: 25–350 m. Marinespecies.Notopogon xenosoma Regan, 1914. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by DUHAMEL (1995: 277–281).MNHN and NMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[7], 12, 13; AU: [18]; NZ: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30. Depth:255–610 m. Marine species.CentriscidaeAeoliscus strigatus (Günther, 1861) – Poisson couteau; Kadioumandou(Canala). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64); previously reported as Amphisilesp. by JOUAN (1861: 250), and as Amphisile scutatum(non Linnaeus, 1758) by JOUAN (1863: 183). AMS, IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6,7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.DactylopteridaeDactyloptena orientalis (Cuvier, 1829) – Grondin volant. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY(1961: 64). AMS and IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17; NZ: 23.Depth: 1–100 m. Marine species.ScorpaenidaeCaracanthus maculatus (Gray, 1831). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 31),RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 26), and KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 13). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, 14; AU: 17. Depth:1–15 m. Marine species.Caracanthus unipinna (Gray, 1831). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 31),R IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 26), and KULBICKI etal. (1994: 17). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 1–15 m. Marine species.Dendrochirus bellus (Jordan & Hubbs, 1925). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 67)and POSS (1999: 2312). This might be based on a misidentificationaccording to G. R. ALLEN (personal communication),but we follow POSS (1999) and consider an antiequatorial distributionof the species. IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–200 m. Marinespecies.Dendrochirus biocellatus (Fowler, 1938). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 67) andPOSS (1999: 2313). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Dendrochirus brachypterus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1829) – Pterois à nageoires courtes, poisson diable. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Pteroisbrachyptera by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 162). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–70 m. Marine species.Dendrochirus zebra (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829) –Pterois zébré. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 164); previously reportedas Pterois volitans (non Linnaeus, 1758) by WHITLEY(1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], [11], 12, 14; AU: 17, 18.Depth: 1–80 m. Marine species.Iracundus signifer Jordan & Evermann, 1903. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 67)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 16). MNHN material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–70 m.Marine species.Neomerinthe megalepis (Fowler, 1938). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands), based onH. MOTOMURA (personal communication, August 2010); reportedby RIVATON et al. (1990: 67) and KULBICKI et al. (1994:16) as Neomerinthe rufescens (non Gilbert, 1905). MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 215–505 m. Marine species.Neomerinthe rotunda Chen, 1981. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 148). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 225–295 m. Marine species.Parascorpaena mcadamsi (Fowler, 1938). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994:16); previously listed as Parascorpaena sp. by RIVATON et al.(1990: 67). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–37 m. Marine species.Parascorpaena mossambica (Peters, 1855). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 118). IRDNC,MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–18 m. Marine species.Parascorpaena moultoni (Whitley, 1961). – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia, based on H. MOTOMURA(personal communication, August 2010); previously reportedfrom New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c:142) as Parascorpaena picta (non Cuvier [ex Kuhl & Hasselt]in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–15 m. Marine species.Parascorpaena sp. – T a x o n o m y : Undescribed species; to bedescribed by H. MOTOMURA (in preparation). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Marinespecies.Phenacoscorpius megalops Fowler, 1938. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:67) and POSS (1999: 2328). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; NZ: 23. Depth: 68–622 m. Marinespecies.Pontinus rhodochrous (Günther, 1872). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia, based on H. MOTOMURA (personalcommunication, August 2010); previously reported byRIVATON et al. (1990: 67) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 16) as Pontinusmacrocephalus (non Sauvage, 1882). IRDNC, MNHNand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 25–310 m. Marine species.

378 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Pteroidichthys amboinensis Bleeker, 1856. – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia, based on H. MOTOMURA(personal communication, August 2010). MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 3–25 m.Marine species.Pterois antennata (Bloch, 1787) – Pterois à antennes, poissondiable. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 160–161). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], 11, 12, 14; AU: 17; NZ: 20.Depth: 2–50 m. Marine species.Pterois lunulata Temminck & Schlegel, 1843 – Rascasse poule.– T a x o n o m y : First reliable record from New Caledoniaby POSS (1999: 2329); some previous records were basedon misidentifications of Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth:5–40 m. Marine species.Pterois mombasae (Smith, 1957). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by POSS (1999: 2330). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–60 m. Marinespecies.Pterois radiata Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829 –Pterois à raies blanches, poisson diable. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:67) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 13). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:1–30 m. Marine species.Pterois volitans (Linnaeus, 1758) – Rascasse à longues antennes.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 162). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 18;NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 1–55 m. Marine species.Rhinopias aphanes Eschmeyer in Eschmeyer, Hirosaki & Abe,1973 – Poisson scorpion de Merlet. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byE SCHMEYER in ESCHMEYER et al. (1973: 300); also reported asRhinopias sp. by FOURMANOIR (1976: 82) and as Rhinopiasfrondosa (non Günther, 1892) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 68).AMS and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–40 m. Marine species.Rhinopias eschmeyeri Condé, 1977. – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia, based on video taken at Nouméa,Grande Terre (Anonymous 2009a). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 18–55 m. Marinespecies.Scorpaena bulacephala Motomura, Last & Yearsley, 2005.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 17) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 50)as Scorpaena neglecta (non Temminck & Schlegel, 1843).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7],[8], [9], [10], [11], 12; AU: 18. Depth: 100–150 m. Marinespecies.Scorpaena onaria Jordan & Snyder, 1900. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by MOTOMURA et al. (2005:867–876). CAS and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [7], 13, 14; AU: 17; NZ: 20, 23, 25. Depth: 223–500 m. Marine species.Scorpaenodes albaiensis (Evermann & Seale, 1907). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 68) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 17). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 2–15 m. Marine species.Scorpaenodes corallinus Smith, 1957. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 13). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–18 m. Marine species.Scorpaenodes guamensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) – Rascassede Guam. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 68), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES(1990: 33), and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 17); reported as Scorpaenodessp. 2 by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 167).IRDNC, MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20.Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Scorpaenodes hirsutus (Smith, 1957). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI& WILLIAMS (1997: 13). IRDNC, MNHN, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth:1–40 m. Marine species.Scorpaenodes kelloggi (Jenkins, 1903). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 13). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth:0–24 m. Marine species.Scorpaenodes minor (Smith, 1958). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 17);also reported in the same paper as ‘Scorpaenodes brocki?’.IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–18 m. Marinespecies.Scorpaenodes parvipinnis (Garrett, 1864). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 68)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 17). IRDNC, MNHN and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–49 m. Marine species.Scorpaenodes scaber (Ramsay & Ogilby, 1886). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Scorpaenodesscabra by RIVATON et al. (1990: 68) and KULBICKI et al. (1994:17). IRDNC, MNHN and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20,23. Depth: 3–30 m. Marine species.Scorpaenodes varipinnis Smith, 1957 – Rascasse rouge. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 158). IRDNC, MNHN and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 0–100 m. Marine species.Scorpaenopsis diabolus (Cuvier, 1829). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 68) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 17). MNHN and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14; AU:17. Depth: 1–70 m. Marine species.Scorpaenopsis eschmeyeri Randall & Greenfield, 2004. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia byRANDALL & GREENFIELD (2004: 385–390). BPBM, MNHNand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6],[7], [8], [9], [10]. Depth: 1–24 m. Marine species.Scorpaenopsis gilchristi (Smith, 1956). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia, based on H. MOTOMURA (personalcommunication, August 2010). MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 3–25 m. Marine species.Scorpaenopsis macrochir Ogilby, 1910 – Rascasse à brosse.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 325); previously reported as

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 379Scorpaenopsis gibbosa (non Bloch & Schneider, 1801) byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 158), and as Scorpaenopsissp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 169). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–75 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Scorpaenopsis neglecta Heckel, 1837. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 13). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 1–70 m. Marine species.Scorpaenopsis papuensis (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1829) – Rascasse à filaments. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RANDALL & ESCHMEYER (2001: 48–49); previously reported as Scorpaenopsis cirrhosa (nonThunberg, 1793) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 158)and as Scorpaenopsis oxycephala (non Bleeker, 1849) byR IVATON et al. (1990: 68). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14; AU: 17. Depth:2–40 m. Marine species.Scorpaenopsis possi Randall & Eschmeyer, 2001. – T a x o n o -m y : Recorded from New Caledonia in original descriptionby RANDALL & ESCHMEYER (2001: 54–59); previously reportedas Scorpaenopsis sp. by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:160), as Sebastapistes sp. by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 17), asScorpaenopsis sp. cf. venosa by RIVATON (1989: 143), andas Scorpaenopsis diabolus (non Cuvier, 1829) by LABOUTE& GRANDPERRIN (2000: 167). BPBM and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12.Depth: 2–55 m. Marine species.Scorpaenopsis ramaraoi Randall & Eschmeyer, 2001. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre)by MOTOMURA (2002). MUFS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–60 m. Marine species.Scorpaenopsis venosa (Cuvier [ex Russell], 1829) – Lappies. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) by FRICKE (1999: 162–163). MNHN and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], 10.Depth: 2–95 m. Marine species.Scorpaenopsis vittapinna Randall & Eschmeyer, 2001. – T a x -o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)in original description by RANDALL & ESCHMEYER(2001: 71–74); previously reported as Scorpaenopsis brevifrons(non Eschmeyer & Randall, 1975) by KULBICKI et al.(1994: 17). BPBM and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–28 m. Marinespecies.Sebastapistes coniorta Jenkins, 1903. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 325). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–25 m. Marine species.Sebastapistes cyanostigma (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994:17); previously reported as Sebastapistes albobrunea byR IVATON et al. (1990: 68). IRDNC and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–30 m. Marine species.Sebastapistes fowleri (Pietschmann, 1934). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Scorpaenodes fowleriby RIVATON et al. (1990: 68), and as “Scorpaenopsis” fowleriby KULBICKI et al. (1994: 17). BPBM, IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8, 14, 17. Depth:1–61 m. Marine species.Sebastapistes galactacma Jenkins, 1903. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 325). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–200 m. Marine species.Sebastapistes mauritiana (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1829) – Rascasse de Suez. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 13). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Sebastapistes strongia (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1829). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 13); previously reported asSebastapistes bynoensis by WHITLEY (1961: 65), and as Sebastapistesoglinus by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 142).IRDNC, MNHN, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth:0–18 m. Marine species.Sebastapistes tinkhami (Fowler, 1946). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 17).IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Taenianotus triacanthus Lacepède, 1802 – Rascasse. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 171). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 5–40 m. Marine species.SetarchidaeEctreposebastes imus Garman, 1899. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 67)and POSS (1999: 2314). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [7].Depth: 150–2000 m. Marine species.Setarches guentheri Johnson, 1862 – Rascasse serran. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1976: 82); previously reported as Setarches guentheri longicepsby FOURMANOIR (1971b: 114, 117). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12,14. Depth: 150–780 m. Marine species.Setarches longimanus (Alcock, 1894). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 151). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 180–704 m. Marine species.SebastidaeHelicolenus avius Abe & Eschmeyer, 1972. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:67). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 450–600 m. Marine species.NeosebastidaeNeosebastes capricornis Motomura, 2004. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Grande Terre)by MOTOMURA (2004: 19). MNHN material (holotype). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13. Depth: 330 m. Marinespecies.SynanceiidaeErosa erosa (Cuvier [ex Langsdorf] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1829). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byRIVATON (1989: 143). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 30–85 m. Marine species.

380 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Inimicus caledonicus (Sauvage, 1878) – Rascasse ennemie. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaas Pelor caledonicum by SAUVAGE (1878: 147). AMS andQM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 20–78 m. Marine species.Inimicus didactylus (Pallas, 1769). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Scorpaena didactyla by JOUAN (1861:255). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–80 m. Marine species.Minous monodactylus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801). – Ta xonom y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 73), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 34), and POSS(1999: 2319). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–55 m. Marine species.Minous pusillus Temminck & Schlegel, 1843. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:73) and POSS (1999: 2320). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 30–110 m. Marinespecies.Minous trachycephalus (Bleeker, 1854). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 73),R IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 35), and POSS (1999:2320). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 11–46 m. Marine species.Synanceia horrida (Linné, 1766). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Grande Terre) as Scorpaena horridaby JOUAN (1861: 255). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–12 m. Transitional water and marine.Synanceia verrucosa Bloch & Schneider, 1801 – Synancée verruqueuse.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Synanceichthys verrucosa by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 142). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 0–30 m. Transitionalwater and marine.TetrarogidaeAblabys taenianotus (Cuvier [ex Commerson], 1829). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Amblyapistustaenianotus by RIVATON (1989: 144). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],[11], [12]; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 20–78 m. Marine species.Neocentropogon trimaculatus Chan, 1966. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 148).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 203–300 m. Marine species.Ocosia apia Poss & Eschmeyer, 1975. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byR IVATON (1989: 143, 148). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]; NZ: 20. Depth: 29–350 m. Marine species.Paracentropogon longispinis (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1829). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 67) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 16).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:2–70 m. Marine species.Richardsonichthys leucogaster (Richardson, 1848). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989:143). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 56–90 m. Marine species.Tetraroge barbata (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by MYERS(1999: 102); previously listed as Tetraroge sp. by RIVATONet al. (1990: 68). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 11, [12]. Depth: 0–10 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.PlectrogenidaePlectrogenium nanum Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON(1979: 421). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 250–650 m.Marine species.AploactinidaeAploactis aspera (Richardson, 1845). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 23) andWANTIEZ (1992: 946). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [7], 8.Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Cocotropus dermacanthus (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byKULBICKI et al. (1994: 17). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]. Depth: 40–80 m. Marine species.Cocotropus richeri Fricke, 2004. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE(2004a: 4–6). MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 65–116 m. Marine species.Erisphex pottii (Steindachner, 1896). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byR IVATON (1989: 151). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 10–64 m. Marine species.Neoaploactis tridorsalis Eschmeyer & Allen, 1978. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands)by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 13). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 8–30 m. Marinespecies.Paraploactis sp. (cf. kagoshimensis). – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia as Paraploactis kagoshimensis(non Ishikawa, 1904) and Erisphex obbesi (non Weber,1913) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 23), as Paraploactis sp. byKULBICKI et al. (1994: 17), and as Scorpaenidae indéterminée3 by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 172). Specimens understudy by STUART G. POSS according to RANDALL (2005a: 130).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 10–40 m. Marine species.Paraploactis trachyderma Bleeker, 1865. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 23) andKULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 125). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–20 m.Marine species.Triglidae*Lepidotrigla annamarae Cerro & Lloris, 1997. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by CERRO &LLORIS (1997: 100–103); previously reported as Lepidotriglasp. by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 422). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], [8], 9, 10. Depth: 415–580 m. Marine species.Lepidotrigla grandis Ogilby, 1910. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (off eastern Grande Terre) byCERRO & LLORIS (1997: 103). MNHN material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 330–335 m.Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 381*Lepidotrigla musorstom Cerro & Lloris, 1997. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by CERRO & LLORIS (1997: 103–108); previouslyreported as Lepidotrigla sp. by RIVATON (1989: 151, part).AMS, BMNH, IIPB, IZUA, MNHN, NSMT and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 250–340 m. Marine species.Lepidotrigla nana Cerro & Lloris, 1997. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by CERRO& LLORIS (1997: 108–111); previously reported as Lepidotriglasp. by RIVATON (1989: 151, part). AMS, BMNH, IIPB,MNHN and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7]. Depth: 290–310 m. Marine species.*Lepidotrigla sereti Cerro & Lloris, 1997. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (off Bellona Reefs,East Coral Sea) by CERRO & LLORIS (1997: 111–114); previouslyreported as Lepidotrigla sp. by RIVATON (1989: 151, part).BMNH, IIPB and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 250–276 m. Marine species.Lepidotrigla vaubani Cerro & Lloris, 1997. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Récif de Cook)as Lepidotrigla alcocki vaubani by CERRO & LLORIS (1997:99–100). MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [7]. Depth: 215 m. Marine species.Pterygotrigla andertoni Waite, 1910. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RICHARDS (1999: 2372); previouslyreported as Pterygotrigla picta (non Günther, 1880)by CERRO & LLORIS (1997: 115–117). MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13; AU: [18]; NZ: [21], 23,[24]. Depth: 90–500 m. Marine species.Pterygotrigla macrolepidota (Kamohara, 1938). – Taxonomy : First record from New Caledonia by CERRO & LLORIS(1997: 115). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 200–500 m. Marinespecies.Pterygotrigla megalops (Fowler, 1938). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by CERRO & LLORIS (1997: 114).MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[7], 14. Depth: 340–500 m. Marine species.Pterygotrigla multiocellata (Matsubara, 1937). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by CERRO & LLORIS(1997: 114). MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 250–500 m. Marine species.*Pterygotrigla robertsi Cerro & Lloris, 1997. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (NorfolkRidge) by CERRO & LLORIS (1997: 117–119). MNHN material( holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 13. Depth:420–460 m. Marine species.Pterygotrigla tagala (Herre & Kauffman, 1952). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by CERRO & LLORIS(1997: 119–120); previously reported as Pterygotrigla sp. byRIVATON (1989: 151). MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s -tribution: NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 99–350 m. Marinespecies.PeristediidaeParaheminodus longirostralis Kawai, Nakaya & Séret, 2008. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia(Loyalty Islands) by KAWAI et al. (2008). HUMZ and NSMTmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 412–467 m. Marine species.Paraheminodus murrayi (Günther, 1880). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byCERRO & LLORIS (1997: 95). MNHN material. Taxonomic decisionof CERRO & LLORIS (1997: 95), who, however, foundslight differences between Chesterfield Islands specimensand the holotype. Chesterfield Islands populations may representa different species. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]. Depth: 360–710 m. Marine species.Peristedion liorhynchus (Günther, 1872). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RICHARDS (1999: 2370); previouslyreported as Peristedion picturatum by CERRO &LLORIS (1997: 95–96). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 140–380 m.Marine species.Peristedion moluccense Bleeker, 1851. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by CERRO& LLORIS (1997: 96); previously reported as Satyrichthyswelchi (non Herre, 1925) by RIVATON (1989: 151). MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 330–390 m. Marine species.Satyrichthys orientale (Fowler, 1938). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by CERRO &LLORIS (1997: 96–97); previously reported as Peristedionpothumaluvae (non Deraniyagala, 1936) by RIVATON et al.(1990: 76). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 497–510 m. Marine species.Satyrichthys quadratorostratus (Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979).– T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaas Peristedion quadratorostratus by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON(1979: 422). MNHN and NMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 13. Depth: 360–415 m. Marine species.Satyrichthys rieffeli (Kaup, 1859). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RICHARDS (1999: 2381). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 65–600 m.Marine species.BembridaeBembradium sp. (undescribed). – T a x o n o m y : Reported fromNew Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATON (1989:151), RIVATON et al. (1990: 61), and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 18).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 348 m. Marinespecies.*Bembradium furici Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 419–421). IRDNC and MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 12. Depth: 360–400 m. Marine species.Bembradium roseum Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 61) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 50). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 12. Depth: 138–800 m. Marinespecies.PlatycephalidaeCociella punctata (Cuvier in Cuvier and Valenciennes, 1829). –Taxonomy: New record from New Caledonia; previouslyreported as Thysanophrys crocodilus (non Cuvier [ex Tilesius]in Cuvier & Valenciennes 1829) by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 142). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 1–100 m. Transitional water and marine.

382 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Cymbacephalus beauforti (Knapp, 1973). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KNAPP (1999: 2394); previouslyreported as Cociella crocodilus (non Tilesius, 1812) byWHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–10 m. Marinespecies.Cymbacephalus nematophthalmus (Günther, 1860) – Poissoncrocodile, tête plate. – T a x o n o m y : New recordfrom New Caledonia; previously reported as Platycephaluslongiceps (non Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829) byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 166). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–20 m. Transitional waterand marine.Cymbacephalus staigeri (Castelnau, 1875). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Suggrundus staigeri byRIVATON et al. (1990: 61) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 27). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–46 m. Marine species.Onigocia bimaculata Knapp, Imamura & Sakashita, 2000. –T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) in original description by KNAPP et al. (2000: 3–8); previouslyreported as Onigocia sp. 1 by KULBICKI et al. (1994:18), and as Onigocia sp. by WANTIEZ & KULBICKI (1995: 227).MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 3–30 m. Marine species.*Onigocia lacrimalis Imamura & Knapp, 2009. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by IMAMURA & KNAPP (2009: 24–27); previouslyreported as Onigocia sp. by RIVATON (1989: 151), and asOnigocia sp. 3 by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 18). AMS, MNHNand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7],[13]; AU: [17], 18. Depth: 111–330 m. Marine species.Onigocia macrolepis (Bleeker, 1854). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 143). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 5–130 m. Marine species.Onigocia pedimacula (Regan, 1908). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:326); previously reported as Onigocia spinosa (non Temminck& Schlegel, 1842) by RIVATON (1989: 143). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 15–110 m. Marine species.Rogadius mcgroutheri Imamura, 2007. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byI MAMURA (2007). AMS and MNHN material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 16–59 m. Marinespecies.Rogadius patriciae Knapp, 1987. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KNAPP (1999: 2411); previously reportedas Rogadius asper (non Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1829) by RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 63,part). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 14–100 m.Marine species.Rogadius pristiger (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KNAPP(1999: 2412); previously reported as Rogadius asper (non Cuvierin Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829) by RIVATON & RICHERDE FORGES (1990: 32, part). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 15–95 m. Marine species.Rogadius serratus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KNAPP(1999: 2413). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 11–45 m. Marine species.Rogadius welanderi (Schultz in Schultz, Woods & Lachner,1966). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Chesterfield Islands) by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 326–327); previously reported as Rogadius sp. by KULBICKI et al.(1994: 18). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]. Depth: 6–41 m. Marine species.Sunagocia arenicola (Schultz in Schultz, Woods & Lachner,1966). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asThysanophrys arenicola by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:167). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Sunagocia otaitensis (Cuvier [ex Parkinson] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1829). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Thysanophrys otaitensis by KULBICKI et al. (1994:18). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Thysanophrys celebica (Bleeker, 1854). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Platycephalus celebicus byRIVATON et al. (1990: 61) and FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 327).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:20–43 m. Marine species.Thysanophrys chiltonae Schultz in Schultz, Woods & Lachner,1966 – Platycéphale clin d’œil. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 18). SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], 11, [12], 14. Depth: 1–80 m. Marine species.HoplichthyidaeHoplichthys citrinus Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 421).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4, 5, [7], 11,12, 13. Depth: 183–490 m. Marine species.AmbassidaeAmbassis buruensis Bleeker, 1856. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 135); previouslyreported as Ambassis sp. by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:292). AMS and IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–2 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Ambassis interrupta Bleeker, 1852 – Ambache brisée. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by WEBER &BEAUFORT (1915: 31). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 0–2 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Ambassis miops Günther, 1872 – Ambache. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by WEBER & BEAUFORT(1915: 31). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–2 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.HowellidaeBathysphyraenops simplex Parr, 1933. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 318). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 100–500 m. Marine species.Howella sherborni (Norman, 1930). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 60) and

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 383RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 318). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 26–950 m. Marine species.AcropomatidaeAcropoma lecorneti Fourmanoir, 1988. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byFOURMANOIR (1988: 259–263). IRDNC and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:360 m. Marine species.Doederleinia berycoides (Hilgendorf, 1879). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:60). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:80–200 m. Marine species.Neoscombrops pacifi cus Mochizuki, 1979. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989:151–152); subsequently reported as Neoscombrops sp. byR IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 31). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 60–500 m. Marinespecies.Synagrops adeni Kotthaus, 1970. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 60) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 316). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 60–600 m. Marine species.Synagrops bellus (Goode & Bean, 1896). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 60) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 316). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 60–910 m. Marine species.Synagrops japonicus (Döderlein in Steindachner & Döderlein,1883). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 411). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12.Depth: 100–800 m. Marine species.Synagrops philippinensis (Günther, 1880). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON(1979: 411). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 186–370 m. Marinespecies.SymphysanodontidaeSymphysanodon maunaloae Anderson, 1970. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 71),RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 104) and ANDERSON & SPRINGER(2005: 26–27). IRDNC and NMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 13, 14. Depth:150–500 m. Marine species.SerranidaeAethaloperca rogaa (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Vieille roga. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 68) and MYERS (1999: 111); previously reportedas Serranus sp. by JOUAN (1861: 279). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–60 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Anyperodon leucogrammicus (Valenciennes [ex Reinwardt]in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1828) – Loche à lignes blanches.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 50); previously reported asPlectropoma sp. by JOUAN (1861: 283). USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth:1–80 m. Marine species.Aporops bilinearis Schultz, 1943. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 65) andK ULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 13). BPBM, MNHN, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–15 m. Marine species.Belonoperca chabanaudi Fowler & Bean, 1930 – Perche deChabanaud. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 50). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 4–50 m. Marinespecies.Caprodon schlegelii (Günther, 1859). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 68) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 18). IRDNC and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 14. Depth: 50–220 m.Marine species.Cephalopholis argus Bloch & Schneider, 1801 – Saumonée,mérou celeste. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 68) and KULBICKI et al. (1993:27). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Cephalopholis aurantia (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1828) – Vieille dorée. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 69)and HEEMSTRA & RANDALL (1999: 2540). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:20–250 m. Marine species.Cephalopholis boenak (Bloch, 1790) – Petite loche noire. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Cephalopholisboenack by KULBICKI (1988b: 306); previously reported asC. formosanus (non Tanaka, 1911) and C. pachycentron byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 52, 53). IRDNC and SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth:1–64 m. Transitional water and marine.Cephalopholis igarashiensis Katayama, 1957. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE &G RANDPERRIN (2000: 490). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 80–250 m. Marine species.Cephalopholis leopardus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801) –Vielle léopard. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR (1981: 27). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Cephalopholis microprion (Bleeker, 1852) – Loche semiponctuée.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RANDALL (1987: 103). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Cephalopholis miniata (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Loche sanguine.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Cephalopholis miniatus by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS,IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 11, 12, 14. Depth: 2–150 m. Marine species.Cephalopholis sexmaculata (Rüppell, 1830) – Vielle six taches.– T a x o n o m y : New record from New Caledonia, basedon 20 specimens collected by hook and line in the northeasternlagoon, Grande Terre, 20°57'S 165°30'E, in 1996 (M.KULBICKI). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], [6], 7, 8, [9],[10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 2–50 m. Marine species.Cephalopholis sonnerati (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1828) – Loche martiniquaise. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI (1988b: 306).USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9],[10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 10–150 m. Marine species.

384 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Cephalopholis spiloparaea (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1828) – Vieille fraise. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Cephalopholis spiloperca byK ULBICKI (1988b: 306); previously reported as Cephalopholissp. by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 54). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 15–108 m. Marine species.Cephalopholis urodeta (Bloch & Schneider [ex Forster], 1801) –Loche urodèle. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Cephalopholis urodelus by WHITLEY (1961: 64);subsequently reported as Cephalopholis sp. by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 54). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14. Depth: 1–60 m. Marine species.Chelidoperca lecromi Fourmanoir, 1982. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by FOURMANOIR (1982a: 63–65). IRDNC and MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 295–330 m. Marine species.Chelidoperca margaritifera Weber, 1913. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:69). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:118 m. Marine species.Cromileptes altivelis (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1828) – Loche truite, loche voile. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10. Depth:1–40 m. Marine species.Diploprion bifasciatum Cuvier [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier &Valenciennes, 1828 – Diploprion à deux bandes, loche savon. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY(1961: 64). AMS and IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10; AU: 17. Depth: 1–18 m. Marine species.Epinephelus areolatus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Lochearéolée. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby BORODIN (1932: 79); also reported as Serranus angularisby BORODIN (1932: 79). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth:6–200 m. Marine species.Epinephelus chlorostigma (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1828) – Loche pintade. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 56). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 4–300 m. Transitional water and marine.Epinephelus coeruleopunctatus (Bloch, 1790) – Loche à tâchesblanches. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 56); previously reportedas Epinephelus hoevenii by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS,IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 0–65 m. Marine species.Epinephelus coioides (Hamilton, 1822) – Mérou à tâches oranges.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byTHOLLOT (1996a: 9); previously reported as Epinephelus suillusby RIVATON et al. (1990: 69) and KULBICKI et al. (1993:28). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–100 m. Transitional water and marine.Epinephelus corallicola (Valenciennes [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1828) – Mérou corail. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 127). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 1–30 m. Transitional water and marine.Epinephelus cyanopodus (Richardson, 1846) – Loche bleue, lochemorue. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby KULBICKI & MOU-THAM (1987: 17) and KULBICKI(1988a: 93); previously reported as Serranus holdtii byB ORODIN (1932: 79), as Epinephelus hoedti by PLESSIS &F OURMANOIR (1966c: 126–127), and as Epinephelus kohleriby PALMER (1970: 222–223). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18.Depth: 2–150 m. Marine species.Epinephelus fuscoguttatus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Lochemarbré. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 69) and WANTIEZ (1992: 947);previously reported as Epinephelus horridus by SCHULTZ inSCHULTZ et al. (1966: 150–151). USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 0–60 m. Marinespecies.Epinephelus hexagonatus (Bloch & Schneider [ex Forster],1801) – Loche à hexagones. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Serranus hexagonatus by BORODIN(1932: 79). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–30 m.Marine species.Epinephelus howlandi (Günther, 1873) – Mérou selle noir. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by BORODIN(1932: 79); subsequently reported as Epinephelus corallicola(non Valenciennes [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1828) by WHITLEY (1961: 64), and as Epinephelusspilotus by FOURMANOIR (1981: 27). AMS and IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14;AU: 17. Depth: 1–37 m. Marine species.Epinephelus lanceolatus (Bloch, 1790) – Loche géante, carite.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 60). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 11, [12];AU: 17. Depth: 0–100 m. Transitional water and marine.Epinephelus macrospilos (Bleeker, 1855) – Mérou tapis. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 69) and WANTIEZ (1992: 947). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marinespecies.Epinephelus maculatus (Bloch, 1790) – Grisette, loche Uitoé.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Serranusmaculatus by FOWLER (1928: 177–178). IRDNC andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 2–100 m. Marine species.Epinephelus magniscuttis Postel, Fourmanoir & Guézé, 1963– Loche grosse écaille. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia (Grande Terre) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 60). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 50–300 m. Marine species.Epinephelus malabaricus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Mère loche,loche ronde. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by KULBICKI & MOU-THAM (1987: 17); previouslyreported as Serranus stoliczkae (non Day, 1875) by BORODIN(1932: 79) and described as Epinephelus cylindricus byP OSTEL (1965a). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 5–150 m. Transitional waterand marine.Epinephelus marginalis (Bloch, 1793) – Loche rouge. – T a x o n -omy: New record from New Caledonia; previously reportedas Serranus sp. by JOUAN (1861: 280), and as Epinephelus

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 385fasciatus (non Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) by PLESSIS &F OURMANOIR (1966c: 127). Treated as synonym of Epinephelusfasciatus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) by authors. IRDNCand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,[9], 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–100 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Epinephelus merra Bloch, 1793 – Loche rayon de miel, macabit.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byW HITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14;AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–50 m. Marine species.Epinephelus morrhua (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1833) – Loche à bandes noires. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 62).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:80–370 m. Marine species.Epinephelus octofasciatus Griffin, 1926 – Loche plate grise, lochebagnard. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby KULBICKI et al. (1994: 19); previously reported asEpinephelus compressus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:57), and as Epinephelus septemfasciatus (non Thunberg,1793) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 69) and SÉRET et al. (1997:104). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],[11], 12, 14; AU: [17], 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 150–300 m. Marinespecies.Epinephelus ongus (Bloch, 1790) – Loche à tâches claires. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 69), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 34) andWANTIEZ et al. (1997: 222); previously reported as Epinephelussummana (non Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 64). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 5–25 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Epinephelus polyphekadion (Bleeker, 1849) – Loche crasseuse.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 19); previously reported as Epinephelusmicrodon by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 63). SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,[12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–46 m. Marine species.Epinephelus retouti Bleeker, 1868 – Loche rouge du large. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 62). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 20–220 m. Marine species.Epinephelus rivulatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830) – Loche brique. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by KULBICKI (1988b: 306); previously reportedas Epinephelus rhyncholepis by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 64). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10],14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 23. Depth: 1–150 m. Transitional waterand marine.Epinephelus spilotoceps Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953 – Mérou quatre selles. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byEVANS (2006: 93); previously reported as Epinephelus sp. byLABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 189). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Epinephelus tauvina (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Loche mouchetée.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 65); previously reportedas Serranus No. 57 by JOUAN (1861: 278), and as Serranusdiacanthus (non Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1828) by FOWLER (1928: 177). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 5–300 m.Marine species.Gracila albomarginata (Fowler & Bean, 1930) – Loche à bordsblancs. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 65). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 6–120 m. Marine species.Grammistes sexlineatus (Thunberg, 1792) – Savon à six lignes,loche gingembre. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 66). IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], 8,9, [10], 14; AU: 17; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–130 m. Transitional waterand marine.Grammistops ocellatus Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 70) andK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 19). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 3–20 m.Marine species.Liopropoma susumi (Jordan & Seale, 1906). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 70)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 19). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8, 14; AU: 17. Depth:2–34 m. Marine species.Liopropoma tonstrinum Randall & Taylor, 1988. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI &W ILLIAMS (1997: 14). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 11–50 m. Marine species.Luzonichthys sp. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledoniaas Luzonichthys microlepis (non Smith, 1955) by RIVATONet al. (1990: 70), and as Luzonichthys sp. by KULBICKI et al.(1994: 19). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 5–40 m. Marine species.Luzonichthys waitei (Fowler, 1931). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 70)and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 14); previously describedas Luzonichthys robustus by FOURMANOIR (1977: 267–269).MNHN and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[7], 8, 14. Depth: 1–55 m. Marine species.Luzonichthys whitleyi (Smith, 1955). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by MYERS (1999: 106). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–200 m. Marine species.*Luzonichthys williamsi Randall & McCosker, 1992. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (LoyaltyIslands) by RANDALL & MCCOSKER (1992: 17). USNMmaterial (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 21–50 m. Marine species.Plectranthias foresti Fourmanoir, 1977. – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia (Lifou, Loyalty Islands), basedon SMNS 23755. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 183–260 m. Marine species.Plectranthias fourmanoiri Randall, 1980. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 19). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 5–44 m. Marinespecies.Plectranthias kamii Randall, 1980. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by FOURMANOIR(1982b: 94); previously listed as Plectranthias anthioides(non Günther, 1872) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 70). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 183–270 m.Marine species.

386 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Plectranthias kelloggi (Jordan & Evermann, 1903). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989:152); previously described as Plectranthias kelloggi melanesiusby RANDALL (1980: 148). BPBM and IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12.Depth: 348–360 m. Marine species.Plectranthias longimanus (Weber, 1913). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Pteranthias longimanus byPLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 25). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 6–75 m. Marine species.Plectranthias megalophthalmus Fourmanoir & Randall, 1979. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & RANDALL (1979: 316–318). BPBM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11],12, 14. Depth: 300–360 m. Marine species.Plectranthias nanus Randall, 1980. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI& WILLIAMS (1997: 14). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 3–130 m.Marine species.Plectranthias randalli Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1980. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1980). MNHN material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth:80–300 m. Marine species.*Plectranthias retrofasciatus Fourmanoir & Randall, 1979. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & RANDALL (1979: 318–321). BPBM material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7]. Depth:200 m. Marine species.Plectranthias rubrifasciatus Fourmanoir & Randall, 1979. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & RANDALL (1979: 321–324). BPBM material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 100–200 m. Marine species.Plectranthias wheeleri Randall, 1980. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 327). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 100–236 m. Marine species.Plectranthias winniensis (Tyler, 1966). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (1980: 182–183).MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth: 23–116 m. Marinespecies.Plectropomus areolatus Rüppell, 1830 – Mérou queue carrée.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON et al. (1990: 70). This record needs additional confirmation.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10.Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Plectropomus laevis (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801) – Saumonéegrosse race, barbonne, indépendante. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 70) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 19); previously reportedas Plectropomus melanoleucus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 68) and as Plectropomus maculatus (non Bloch, 1790)by WHITLEY (1961: 65). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 4–100 m. Marine species.Plectropomus leopardus (Lacepède, 1802) – Saumonée léopard;N’goué, Ouimiié (Ile Ouen). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 66);previously reported as Plectropoma spp. by JOUAN (1861:282–285). AMS, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth:3–100 m. Marine species.Pogonoperca punctata (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valen ciennes,1830) – Savon barbu. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by KULBICKI (1988b: 306). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–216 m. Marinespecies.Pseudanthias bicolor (Randall, 1979). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Anthias (Microlabrichthys)bicolor by RANDALL (1979: 4–7). AMS, BMNH, BPBM andIRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 5–68 m. Marine species.Pseudanthias cooperi (Regan, 1902). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 197); also reported in the same paper(p. 203) as Anthiinae indéterminée 3. IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–91 m. Marine species.Pseudanthias elongatus (Franz, 1910). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATONet al. (1990: 70), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 34) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 19). This species has an antiequatorialdistribution, otherwise distributed in the Northwest Pacific.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8. Depth: 60–100 m.Marine species.Pseudanthias engelhardi (Allen & Starck, 1982). – T a x o n o -my: New record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands);previously reported in original description of Pseudanthiascarlsoni by RANDALL & PYLE (2001: 20–23); the latter speciesbeing a junior synonym of P. engelhardi according to ALLEN& ERDMANN (in preparation) (G. R. ALLEN, personal communication,May 2010). BPBM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 37–73 m. Marine species.Pseudanthias fl avicauda Randall & Pyle, 2001. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 327); previously reported as ‘Anthiinae indéterminée2’ by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 203). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 30–61 m. Marinespecies.Pseudanthias hypselosoma Bleeker, 1878. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:70), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 34) and KULBICKIet al. (1993: 28). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 6–50 m. Marinespecies.Pseudanthias lori (Lubbock & Randall in Fourmanoir & Laboute,1976). – T a x o n o m y : Originally described fromNew Caledonia as Anthias (Microlabrichthys) lori byL UBBOCK & RANDALL in FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 287).AMS, ANSP, MNHN and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 7–70 m. Marinespecies.Pseudanthias pascalus (Jordan & Tanaka, 1927). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as Anthias pascalusby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 286). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth:5–60 m. Marine species.Pseudanthias pictilis (Randall & Allen, 1978). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 38770) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 14). USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:12–40 m. Marine species.Pseudanthias pleurotaenia (Bleeker, 1857). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 71)and MYERS (1999: 108). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 10–180 m. Marine species.Pseudanthias randalli (Lubbock & Allen, 1978). – T a x o n o -m y : A species reported from New Caledonia (Grande Terre)as Anthias bimaculatus (non Smith, 1955) by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 286) most probably represents this species.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 15–70 m. Marine species.Pseudanthias rubrizonatus (Randall, 1983). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 14). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 20–133 m. Marine species.*Pseudanthias rubrolineatus (Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979). –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 413–414). MNHN material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], [8], [9].Depth: 400 m. Marine species.Pseudanthias squamipinnis (Peters, 1855). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Anthias squamipinnisby FOURMANOIR (1976: 59). IRDNC and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14; AU: 17, 18.Depth: 0–55 m. Marine species.Pseudanthias ventralis (Randall, 1979). – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description byR ANDALL (1979: 12–13). BPBM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 26–120 m. Marinespecies.*Pseudanthias xanthomaculatus (Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979).– T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) as Anthias xanthomaculatus by FOURMANOIR& RIVATON (1979: 414–415). MNHN material (holotype).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:200 m. Marine species.Pseudogramma astigma Randall & Baldwin, 1997. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Pseudogrammaastigmum by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 329). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 10–116 m.Marine species.Pseudogramma polyacantha (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:71) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 19). The gender of the genusis feminine, based on μραμμή (line); therefore, the speciesname ending must be ‘polyacantha’. BPBM, IRDNC, ROM,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–61 m.Marine species.Sacura margaritacea (Hilgendorf, 1879). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 116). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 15–50 m. Marine species.Saloptia powelli Smith, 1964 – Mérou d’or. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1982b:93). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:140–367 m. Marine species.Selenanthias analis Tanaka, 1918. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Plectranthias maculatus by RIVATON(1989: 152). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth:129–225 m. Marine species.Selenanthias barroi (Fourmanoir, 1982). – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)as Plectranthias barroi by FOURMANOIR (1982a: 60–63). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7],8. Depth: 203–300 m. Marine species.Serranocirrhitus latus Watanabe, 1949. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 36)and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 14); previously reported asDactylanthias mcmichaeli by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:284). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 15–70 m. Marine species.Suttonia lineata Gosline, 1960. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RANDALL & BALDWIN (1997: 48–50);previously reported as Suttonia sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990:71) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 70). BPBM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:6–31 m. Marine species.Variola albimarginata Baissac, 1953 – Croissant queue blanche. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by HEEMSTRA& RANDALL (1999: 2538). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 4–200 m. Marine species.Variola louti (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Saumonée hirondelle,Croissant queue-jaune. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 69).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU:17. Depth: 3–240 m. Marine species.OstracoberycidaeOstracoberyx dorygenys Fowler, 1934. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 70)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 19). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 14. Depth: 256–711 m. Marinespecies.CallanthiidaeCallanthias australis Ogilby, 1899. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 152). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 14; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: 20, 21,23, 24, 25, 29. Depth: 15–365 m. Marine species.Grammatonotus laysanus Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971c: 492–493). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 170–372 m. Marine species.Grammatonotus surugaensis Katayama, Yamakawa & Suzuki,1980. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byRIVATON (1989: 152). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7].Depth: 80–120 m. Marine species.PseudochromidaeCypho purpurascens (De Vis, 1884) – Pseudochromis à lignesrouges. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Pseudochromis purpurascens by RIVATON et al. (1990:65), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 33), and KULBICKIet al. (1993: 28); previously reported as Pseudochromis mccullochiby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 285). BPBM,MNHN, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 2–40 m. Marinespecies.

388 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Lubbockichthys multisquamatus (Allen, 1987). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as Pseudoplesiopsmultisquamatus by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 14). USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 12–65 m. Marine species.*Ogilbyina salvati (Plessis & Fourmanoir, 1966) – Pseudochromisà joue tâchetée. – T a x o n o m y : Originally describedfrom New Caledonia as Pseudochromis salvati byPLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966b); previously reported as Pseudochromisnovaehollandiae (non Steindachner, 1879) byWHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC, MNHN and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],12. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Pictichromis coralensis Gill, 2004 – Pseudochromis mi-jaune,mi-violet. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledoniain original description by GILL (2004: 59); previously reportedas Pseudochromis paccagnellae (non Axelrod, 1973) byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 285), and as Pseudochromissp. by GILL et al. (1996: 99). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 6–40 m. Marinespecies.Pseudochromis cyanotaenia Bleeker, 1857. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:14). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Pseudochromis fuscus Müller & Troschel, 1849. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by GILL (1999: 2574);previously listed as Pseudochromis aurea by RIVATON et al.(1990: 65). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Pseudochromis jamesi Schultz, 1943. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:14). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.*Pseudochromis kolythrus Gill & Winterbottom, 1993. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (southwesternGrande Terre) by GILL & WINTERBOTTOM (1993: 2–6).ROM material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 18–31 m. Marine species.Pseudochromis marshallensis Schultz in Schultz, Herald,Lachner, Welander & Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 65) andMYERS (1999: 121). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 11, [12]. Depth: 0–30 m.Marine species.Pseudochromis tapeinosoma Bleeker, 1853. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:65) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 20). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–60 m.Marine species.Pseudoplesiops howensis Allen, 1987. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 20).IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 3–25 m. Marine species.Pseudoplesiops immaculatus Gill & Edwards, 2002. – T a x o n -o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia in original descriptionby GILL & EDWARDS (2002: 20–23). MNHN and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 2–20 m.Marine species.Pseudoplesiops rosae Schultz, 1943. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 65) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 20). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth:3–15 m. Marine species.PlesiopidaeAcanthoplesiops hiatti Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner, Welander& Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : New record fromNew Caledonia (Île des Pins), based on SMNS 25447 (1specimen, Îlot Mwere). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 0–18 m. Marine species.Assessor macneilli Whitley, 1935. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 61) andK ULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 124). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth:2–20 m. Marine species.Belonepterygion fasciolatum (Ogilby, 1889). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64).AMS, BPBM, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14; AU:17. Depth: 0–11 m. Marine species.Calloplesiops altivelis (Steindachner, 1903). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 329); previously reported as Calloplesiops sp. byRIVATON et al. (1990: 61) and RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES(1990: 32). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 3–50 m. Marine species.Plesiops coeruleolineatus Rüppell, 1835. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 61) andMOOI (1995: 18–24); previously reported as Plesiops melasby PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 126). BPBM, IRDNC,MNHN, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth: 0–23 m. Marinespecies.Plesiops insularis Mooi & Randall, 1991. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 20);previously reported as Plesiops sp. A and as Plesiops oxycephalus(non Bleeker, 1855) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 61).BPBM, IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth:0–25 m. Marine species.Plesiops verecundus Mooi, 1995. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia (Grande Terre) in original descriptionby MOOI (1995: 57–60). BPBM and MNHN material. – D i s -tribution: NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 0–30 m.Marine species.OpistognathidaeOpistognathus n. sp. 1. – T a x o n o m y : Reported fromNew Caledonia as ‘Opistognathus sp. 1’ by LABOUTE &G RANDPERRIN (2000: 385). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 56–210 m. Marinespecies.Opistognathus n. sp. 2. – T a x o n o m y : Reported fromNew Caledonia as ‘Opistognathus sp. 2’ by LABOUTE &G RANDPERRIN (2000: 386). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 8, 9. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Stalix histrio Jordan & Snyder, 1902. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 345). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–25 m.Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 389BanjosidaeBanjos banjos (Richardson, 1846). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 27) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 20). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 50–400 m. Marine species.CentrarchidaeMicropterus salmoides (Lacepède, 1802) – Black bass, achignanà grande bouche. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledoniaby MARQUET et al. (1997: 29). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 10. Depth: 0–2 m. Introduced (originally eastern NorthAmerica). Freshwater.PriacanthidaeCookeolus japonicus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829)– Beauclaire longe aile. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATON et al. (1990:65) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 20). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [5], [7]. Depth: 40–400 m. Marine species.Heteropriacanthus cruentatus (Lacepède, 1801) – Beauclaire deroche. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byRIVATON et al. (1990: 65) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 20). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,[7], 8, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 3–300 m. Marine species.Priacanthus hamrur (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Lanterne,gros œil, beau clair. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 112); previously describedas Priacanthus longipinnis by BORODIN (1932: 81). IRDNCand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,[9], 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 8–250 m. Marine species.Priacanthus macracanthus Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1829 – Beauclaire Pacifique. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 152). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11],[12]; AU: 17. Depth: 20–400 m. Marine species.Priacanthus sagittarius Starnes, 1988 – Beauclaire aile sagitté.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia bySTARNES (1999: 2600). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 60–100 m. Marine species.Pristigenys meyeri (Günther, 1872) – Beauclaire raie rouges. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by STARNES(1999: 2601). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 100–200 m. Marine species.Pristigenys niphonia (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829) –Beauclaire bande blanc. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 112, 116). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],14. Depth: 80–120 m. Marine species.ApogonidaeApogon caudicinctus Randall & Smith, 1988. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 14). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 0–12 m. Marinespecies.Apogon crassiceps Garman, 1903. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 23) and KULBICKIet al. (1994: 20); previously reported as Apogon erythrinus(non Snyder, 1904) by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 128),subsequently as Apogon coccineus (non Rüppell, 1838) byRIVATON et al. (1990: 23) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:14). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, [10], [11], 12, 14; AU: 17, 18.Depth: 0–55 m. Marine species.Apogon doryssa (Jordan & Seale, 1906). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 23) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 20). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Apogon indicus Greenfield, 2001. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description by GREENFIELD(2001: 465–467); previously reported as Apogon erythrinus(non Snyder, 1904) by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 14). ROM,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–8 m. Marine species.Apogon jenkinsi (Evermann & Seale, 1907). – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands);previously reported as Apogon notatus (non Houttuyn, 1782)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 21).IRDNC material. Taxonomic decision of ALLEN & ERDMANN(in preparation) (G. R. ALLEN, personal communication,May 2010). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 8. Depth:0–76 m. Marine species.*Apogon noumeae Whitley, 1958. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (southwestern Grande Terre)by WHITLEY (1958: 33–34). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8. Depth: 0–2 m. Marine species.Apogon semiornatus Peters, 1876. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24) and GON& RANDALL (2003: 23–24). IRDNC and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:2–30 m. Marine species.Apogon susanae Greenfield, 2001. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description by GREENFIELD(2001: 467–469). ROM and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth:0–6 m. Marine species.Apogon talboti Smith, 1961. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24) and KULBICKI etal. (1994: 21). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–37 m. Marine species.*Apogonichthyoides euspilotus (Fraser, 2006). – Taxonomy : Originally described from New Caledonia (southwesternGrande Terre) as Apogon euspilotus by FRASER (2006:137–141). CAS material (holotype). Taxonomic decision ofFRASER & ALLEN (2010: 44). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–2 m. Marine species.Apogonichthys ocellatus (Weber, 1913). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 21).IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 0–5 m. Transitional water andmarine.Apogonichthys perdix Bleeker, 1854. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Apogon perdix by RIVATON etal. (1990: 24), and as Apogonichthys perdix by KULBICKI et al.(1994: 21). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 6–65 m. Marine species.Archamia fucata (Cantor, 1850). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 290).IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–35 m. Marine species.

390 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Archamia leai Waite, 1916. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, BPBM, IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [7],8, [10], 11; AU: 18. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Archamia macroptera (Cuvier [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1828) – Apogon bariolé. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 330); previously reported as Archamialineolata (non Cuvier [ex Ehrenberg] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1828) by WHITLEY (1961: 64). Archamia lineolata isendemic to the Red Sea according to GON & RANDALL (2003:29–30). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Archamia zosterophora (Bleeker, 1856) – Apogon ceinturé. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24) and KULBICKI et al. (1993:28). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Cercamia cladara Randall & Smith, 1988. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byRANDALL (2005a: 197). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7].Depth: 6–40 m. Marine species.Cheilodipterus artus Smith, 1961. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24) andK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 21). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 3–158 m. Marinespecies.Cheilodipterus isostigmus (Schultz, 1940). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) asCheilodipterus isostigma by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–40 m. Marine species.Cheilodipterus lineatus Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1802 –Apogon à grandes dents. – T a x o n o m y : New recordfrom New Caledonia; previously reported as Cheilodipteruslachneri (non Klausewitz, 1959) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24),R IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 24) and KULBICKI et al.(1993: 28), and as Cheilodipterus macrodon by KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 15). SMNS and USNM material. FRICKE(1999: 233) treated Centropomus macrodon Lacepede [exCommerson], 1802 in the synonymy of Cheilodipterus lineatusLacepède [ex Commerson], 1801, but GON (1993: 30)and GON & RANDALL (2003: 32–33) believe that the lattername is unavailable as a secondary homonym of Percalineata Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775. The latter is, however, notan independent species description, but a misidentificationof Perca lineata Linnaeus, 1758, which is now Plectorhinchuslineatus (Linnaeus, 1758). Cheilodipterus lineatus (sensuGON & RANDALL 2003: 31–32) is a synonym of Cheilodipterusarabicus (Gmelin, 1789); it is restricted to the westernIndian Ocean and Red Sea. As both Cheilodipterus lineatusand C. macrodon were frequently used, there is no wayto retain C. macrodon, so that the species must be namedCheilodipterus lineatus (see FRICKE 2008: 30). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12],14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Cheilodipterus quinquelineatus Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1828 – Apogon à cinq branches. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 291). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14; AU: 17. Depth:0–40 m. Marine species.Cheilodipterus singapurensis Castelnau in Bleeker, 1859–1860.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 330); previously reported as Cheilodipterussubulatus by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24) and KULBICKIet al. (1993: 28). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 1–10 m. Marine species.Foa fo Jordan & Seale, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 330); previouslyreported as Foa brachygramma (non Jenkins, 1903)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES(1990: 24) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 21), and as ‘Apogonidaeindéterminé 1’ by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 219).IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], [11], 12. Depth: 0–82 m. Marinespecies.Fowleria aurita (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byP LESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 128–129). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12];AU: 17. Depth: 1–37 m. Marine species.Fowleria isostigma (Jordan & Seale, 1906). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Apogon isostigmusby FOURMANOIR (1981: 27). IRDNC and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth:0–30 m. Marine species.Fowleria marmorata (Alleyne & Macleay, 1877) – Cardinalà ocelle operculaire. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Apogon marmoratus by FOURMANOIR &L ABOUTE (1976: 290). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU:17. Depth: 0–37 m. Marine species.Fowleria vaiulae (Jordan & Seale, 1906). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 200–201);previously reported as Fowleria abocellata by RIVATON etal. (1990: 24). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–25 m. Marinespecies.Fowleria variegata (Valenciennes, 1832). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:25), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 24) and KULBICKI etal. (1994: 21). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 0–27 m.Marine species.Gymnapogon philippinus (Herre, 1939). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 25) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 21). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7], 8. Depth: 0–9 m. Marine species.Gymnapogon urospilotus Lachner in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 21). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7], 14. Depth: 1–12 m. Marine species.*Jaydia catalai (Fourmanoir, 1973). – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia as Apogon (Nectamia)catalai by FOURMANOIR (1973: 35–36). Taxonomic decisionof T. H. FRASER (G. R. ALLEN, personal communication, May2010). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Jaydia ellioti (Day, 1875). – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 144). IRDNC material.Taxonomic decision according to G. R. ALLEN (personal

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 391communication, May 2010). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 18–106 m. Marine species.Neamia octospina Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe, 1912. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre)by RANDALL (2005a: 201). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Nectamia bandanensis (Bleeker, 1854). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by GABRIÉ et al. (2007: 50). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5. Depth: 10–34 m. Marine species.Nectamia fusca (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Apogon fuscus by RIVATON etal. (1990: 23) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 28); previously reportedas Ostorhinchus nubilis by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 128), as Apogon guamensis by RIVATON et al. (1990:23) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 21), and as Apogon ocellatus(non Weber, 1913) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24). BPBM andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, 7, 8, 9,[10], 14. Depth: 4–14 m. Marine species.Nectamia luxuria Fraser, 2008. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description by FRASER(2008: 26–31); previously reported as Ostorhinchus guamensisby FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 331, part). ROM, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–11 m. Marine species.Nectamia savayensis (Günther, 1872). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Aspiscis savayensis byW HITLEY (1961: 64); also reported as Ostorhinchus guamensisby FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 331, part). AMS, IRDNCand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 3–25 m. Marine species.Nectamia viria Fraser, 2008. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded fromNew Caledonia in original description by FRASER (2008: 41–44); previously reported as Apogon bondanensis [sic] (nonBleeker, 1852) by BORODIN (1932: 79). ROM, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], 10, 11. Depth: 2–8 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus amboinensis (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by WEBER & BEAUFORT(1915: 32); record confirmed by MARQUET et al. (1997: 30).Taxonomic decision according to G. R. ALLEN (personalcommunication, May 2010). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Ostorhinchus angustatus (Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe, 1911).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Lovamiaangustata by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,[6], 7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 0–65 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus apogonoides (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Apogon apogonidesby RIVATON et al. (1990: 23) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 20).IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [7], 8, 14. Depth: 0–60 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus aureus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1802) – Apogonà queue bandée. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia as Apogon aureus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 288). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], 12, 14.Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus cladophilos (Allen & Randall, 2002). – T a x o n -o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) inoriginal description by ALLEN & RANDALL (2002b: 122) asApogon cladophilos. Taxonomic decision according to G. R.ALLEN (personal communication, May 2010). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 3–20 m. Marinespecies.Ostorhinchus capricornis (Allen & Randall, 1993). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Apogon capricornisby RANDALL et al. (1997: 507). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–15 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus compressus (Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe,1911). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Lov amia compressa by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus cookii (Macleay, 1881). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Apogon cookii by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 212). AMS, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14.Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus cyanosoma (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Apogon cyanosoma byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 288). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12,14. Depth: 0–50 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus diversus (Smith & Radcliffe in Radcliffe, 1912). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (LoyaltyIslands) as Apogon diversus by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:14). Validity of the species is questionable (G. R. ALLEN, personalcommunication, May 2010); New Caledonian recordmay belong to a separate, undescribed species. USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 1–15 m.Marine species.Ostorhinchus doederleini (Jordan & Snyder, 1901). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Apogon doederleiniby RIVATON et al. (1990: 23) and KULBICKI et al. (1994:20). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 17, 18;NZ: 20. Depth: 1–10 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus endekataenia (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 128). According to G. R. ALLEN (personal communication,May 2010), this record may be based on a misidentification.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 2–25 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus fasciatus (White, 1790). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 23) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 20). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7], 8. Depth: 2–128 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus fl avus (Allen & Randall, 1993). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as Apogon fl avus byL ABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 213). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 10–25 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus hyalosoma (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by BORODIN(1932: 79). Taxonomic decision according to G. R. ALLEN(personal communication, May 2010). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–15 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Ostorhinchus kiensis (Jordan & Snyder, 1901). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24)

392 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 124); subsequently reportedas Apogon sp. 3 by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 215).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–78 m. Transitional water and marine.Ostorhinchus lateralis (Valenciennes, 1832). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) as Apogonlateralis by FOURMANOIR (1981: 27); subsequently listedas Apogon ceramensis by RIVATON et al. (1990: 23). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10.Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Ostorhinchus melas (Bleeker, 1848). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by FOURMANOIR(1981: 27). Taxonomic decision according to G. R. ALLEN(personal communication, May 2010). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–2 m.Marine species.Ostorhinchus nigrofasciatus (Lachner in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Apogon nigrofasciatus by RIVATONet al. (1990: 24), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 24), andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 21). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 1–35 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus norfolcensis (Ogilby, 1888). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Apogon norfolcensis byW HITLEY (1961: 64); subsequently reported as Apogon sp. 2 andApogon sp. 4 by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 215). AMSand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, [7], 8,[10], 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus novemfasciatus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valen ciennes,1828) – Apogon à neuf bandes. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Lovamia novemfasciata by WHITLEY(1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth:0–5 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus poecilopterus (Cuvier [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1828). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Apogon poecilopterus by RIVATONet al. (1990: 24). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 19–146 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus rubrimacula (Randall & Kulbicki, 1998). – T a x -o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia as Apogon rubrimaculaby RANDALL & KULBICKI (1998: 33). BPBM andMNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–33 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus sealei (Fowler, 1918). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 331). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, 10. Depth: 3–25 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus selas (Randall & Hayashi, 1990). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Apogon selas by KULBICKIet al. (1994: 21). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 3–72 m. Marine species.Ostorhinchus septemstriatus (Günther, 1880). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Apogon septemstriatusby RIVATON (1989: 144). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 18–68 m. Marinespecies.Ostorhinchus taeniophorus (Regan, 1908). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Apogon taeniophorusby RIVATON et al. (1990: 24) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 21).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Pristiapogon exostigma (Jordan & Starks, 1906). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as Apogon exostigmaby FOURMANOIR (1981: 27). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14.Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Pristiapogon fraenatus (Valenciennes, 1832). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as Apogon fraenatusby PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 128); also misidentifiedas Apogon exostigma (non Jordan & Starks, 1906) byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 288). SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14. Depth: 1–25 m. Marine species.Pristiapogon kallopterus (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Apogon kallopterusby FOURMANOIR (1981: 27); previously reported as Apogonsp. and A. snyderi by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:290); subsequently reported as Apogon sp. 7 by LABOUTE &G RANDPERRIN (2000: 216). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12],14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–48 m. Marine species.Pristiapogon taeniopterus (Bennett, 1836). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) as Apogontaeniophorus by RANDALL (1998: 35). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–42 m. Marine species.Pristicon trimaculatus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1828)– Cardinal à trois points. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Apogon trimaculatus by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 290); subsequently listed as Apogon taeniatus(non Ehrenberg in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1828) and asA. koilomatodon by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24). BPBM, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7],8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 1–34 m. Marine species.Pseudamia gelatinosa Smith, 1956. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1981: 27). IRDNC andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], 10, 14. Depth: 1–64 m. Marine species.Pseudamia zonata Randall, Lachner & Fraser, 1985. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 218). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–31 m. Marine species.Pseudamiops gracilicauda (Lachner in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 15);previously listed as Pseudamiops sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990:25). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth:1–30 m. Marine species.Rhabdamia cypselura Weber, 1909. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Rhabdamia cypselurus byRIVATON et al. (1990: 25) and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990:124). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 3–73 m. Marine species.Rhabdamia gracilis (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 291). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:3–91 m. Marine species.Siphamia majimai Matsubara & Iwai, 1958. – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia, based on information by

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 393G. R. ALLEN (personal communication, May 2010); previouslyreported as Siphamia versicolor (non Smith & Radcliffein Radcliffe, 1911) by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c:129), and as Siphamia sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24) andK ULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 15). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],12, 14. Depth: 0–91 m. Marine species. – R e m a r k s : Twoadditional, undescribed Siphamia spp. occur in New Caledonia,which will be described in a review of the genus byGON & ALLEN (G. R. ALLEN, personal communication, May2010).Sphaeramia nematoptera (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by ALLEN(1999b: 2610). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -tion: NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–14 m. Marinespecies.Sphaeramia orbicularis (Cuvier [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1828) – Apogon à pois. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) as Apogonorbicularis by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m.Marine species.Zoramia leptacantha (Bleeker, 1856–1857) – Apogon à dorsalefilamenteuse. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby WHITLEY (1961: 65); previously described asApogon graeffei by FOURMANOIR (1981: 27). AMS, IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10. Depth: 1–12 m. Marine species.Zoramia viridiventer Greenfield, Langston & Randall, 2005.– T a x o n o m y : New record from New Caledonia; previouslyreported as Apogon fragilis (non Smith, 1961) byF OURMANOIR (1981: 27), as Apogon gilberti (non Jordan &Seale, 1905) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 23) and THOLLOT (1996a:10), and as Apogon sp. 1 by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:215). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7],8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 1–15 m. Marine species.EpigonidaeBrephostoma carpenteri Alcock, 1899. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 24) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 318). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]. Depth: 500–2782 m. Marine species.SillaginidaeSillago ciliata Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829 – Baleinier,merlan; Ièh (Canala). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 34);previously reported as Sillago sp. by JOUAN (1861: 272–273)and described as Sillago insularis by CASTELNAU (1873: 114).IRDNC and WAM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1],[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 11, [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 5–46 m. Marinespecies.Sillago sihama (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Baleinier argenté.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) by BORODIN (1932: 85). IRDNC and WAM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–1 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.MalacanthidaeBranchiostegus wardi Whitley, 1932 – Tête de cheval. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 134). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 100–250 m. Marinespecies.Hoplolatilus chlupatyi Klausewitz, McCosker, Randall &Zetzsche, 1978. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51), RIVATON & BOURRET(1999: 78) and FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 331). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 30–60 m. Marine species.Hoplolatilus cuniculus Randall & Dooley, 1974. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 51) and LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 221). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 25–115 m.Marine species.Hoplolatilus fronticinctus (Günther, 1887). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by DOOLEY (1978: 64–65).According to G. R. ALLEN (personal communication, May2010), western Pacific material belongs to an undescribedspecies (to be described by ALLEN & ERDMANN). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 40–70 m. Marinespecies.Hoplolatilus starcki Randall & Dooley, 1974. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 51)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 22). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 20–105 m. Marine species.Malacanthus brevirostris Guichenot, 1848 – Couvreur à rostrecourt. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR (1976: 54); previously reported as Malacanthushoedti by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 112). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth:5–50 m. Marine species.Malacanthus latovittatus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801) –Malacanthe à larges raies, oeil de la mer. – Ta x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 135). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10],14. Depth: 5–60 m. Marine species.CoryphaenidaeCoryphaena equiselis Linnaeus, 1758 – Coryphène dauphin. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 36) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 320). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [2], [3], 4, [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10],[11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16]; AU: 17, [18]. Depth: 0–400 m.Marine species.Coryphaena hippurus Linnaeus, 1758 – Coryphène, mahimahi.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 326). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [2], [3], [4], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, [13], [14], [15], 16.Depth: 0–100 m. Marine species.EcheneidaeEcheneis naucrates Linnaeus, 1758 – Rémora. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by JOUAN (1879: 334). –D i s t r i b u t io n : NC: 1, [2], [3], [4], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,[12], [13], 14, [15], [16]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: [19], 20, [21], [22],23. Depth: 0–85 m. Marine species.Phtheirichthys lineatus (Menzies, 1791). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 37) andFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 332). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[1], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: 23.Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.

394 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Remora osteochir (Cuvier, 1829). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 115); also reportedas Echeneis sex-decimlamellata by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 115). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [3], [4], [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [14]. Depth: 0–200 m. Marine species.Remora remora (Linnaeus, 1758). – T a x o n o m y : New recordfrom New Caledonia, based on underwater video taken atthe Île des Pins, seen in the internet on 19 Mar. 2009 (Anonymous2009b). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5],[6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12, [13], [14], [15], [16]; AU: 17, 18;NZ: [19], 20, [22], 23, 24, 25, 26. Depth: 0–200 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Remorina albescens (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 37) and FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 332). Recordverified by underwater videos taken at the Île des Pins andat Ouvéa (Loyalty Islands) (Anonymous 2009b, 2009c). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],[11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–200 m. Marine species.CarangidaeAlectis ciliaris (Bloch, 1787) – Carangue à filaments. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by SMITH-VANIZ(1999: 2684); previously reported as Alectis indicus (nonRüppell, 1830) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 172). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12],14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–100 m. Marine species.Alepes apercna Smith-Vaniz in Grant, 1987. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 332); previously reported as Alepes kalla (non Cuvierin Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1833) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 176) and as Alepes djedaba (non Forsskål in Niebuhr,1775) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 31). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], 6, [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–80 m. Marine species.Alepes vari (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1833) – Sélarharengule. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 31) and THOLLOT(1996a: 10). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,[6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–10 m. Transitional water and marine.Atule mate (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1833) – Caranguematé, seichard. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia as Selar mate by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS andIRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9],10. Depth: 1–80 m. Transitional water and marine.Carangoides chrysophrys (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1833) – Carangue à sourcils d’or, carangue à museau pointu.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 172). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth:0–60 m. Transitional water and marine.Carangoides coeruleopinnatus (Rüppell, 1830) – Caranguegrise à points jaunes. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 176); subsequentlyreported as Carangoides uii by WANTIEZ (1993:440). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–60 m. Marine species.Carangoides dinema Bleeker, 1851. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 223). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–22 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Carangoides ferdau (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Carangueà museau court. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 31) and KULBICKI et al.(1993: 28); previously reported as Carangoides gilberti byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 174). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: [17], 18. Depth:1–60 m. Marine species.Carangoides fulvoguttatus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) –Carangue à tâches fauves, carangue à gouttes d’or, carangueà bandes. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 173); also reportedas Carangoides emburyi by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:173). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 1–100 m. Marine species.Carangoides gymnostethus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1833) – Carangue à poitrine nue. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 174). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10].Depth: 10–100 m. Marine species.Carangoides hedlandensis (Whitley, 1934) – Carangue à longesnageoires. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 31) and WANTIEZet al. (1996: 807); previously reported as Caranx armatus(non Rüppell, 1830) by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 113). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–40 m. Transitional water and marine.Carangoides malabaricus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Caranguemonique. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby BORODIN (1932: 77); previously reported as Trachinotusrhomboides (non Bloch, 1787) by JOUAN (1879: 334).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–140 m. Marine species.Carangoides orthogrammus Jordan & Gilbert, 1882 – Carangueà points jaunes. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia (Grande Terre) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:174–175). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11],[12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 3–168 m. Marine species.Carangoides plagiotaenia Bleeker, 1857. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by MYERS (1999: 138). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth:2–200 m. Marine species.Caranx ignobilis (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Carangue àgrosse tête. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 177). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth:0–188 m. Transitional water and marine.Caranx lugubris Poey, 1860 – Carangue noire. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 177). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10],[11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 5–354 m. Marine species.Caranx melampygus Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1833 –Carangue bleue, carangue étoilée, carangue à anale noire.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 178). USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU:[17], 18. Depth: 0–190 m. Marine species.Caranx papuensis Alleyne & Macleay, 1877 – Carangue à pointsnoirs. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byRIVATON et al. (1990: 31) and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990:125); previously reported as Caranx celetus by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 176). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 395t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 0–40 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Caranx sexfasciatus Quoy & Gaimard, 1825 – Carangue vorace.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 179); previously reported asCaranx hippos (non Linné, 1766) by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 129). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[1], 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: [17], 18. Depth:0–146 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Caranx tille Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1833 – Caranguetille. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byRIVATON et al. (1990: 31) and FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 332);one specimen collected by hook and line in northeasternGrande Terre (40 m depth) by M. KULBICKI in 1996. – D i s -t r ibut ion: NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 20–120 m.Marine species.Decapterus macarellus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1833)– Comète maquereau. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by SMITH-VANIZ (1999: 2719); subsequentlyreported as Decapterus sp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 232). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Decapterus macrosoma Bleeker, 1851 – Chinchard. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 31). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 20–214 m. Marine species.Decapterus muroadsi (Temminck & Schlegel, 1844). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 32, D. maruadsi, D. muroadsi),R IVATON & BOURRET (1999: 32), and FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 332). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 1–320 m. Marinespecies.Decapterus russelli (Rüppell, 1830) – Chinchard, maquereau.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 190); previously reported asDecapterus lajang by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 113). AMS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 40–275 m. Marine species.Decapterus tabl Berry, 1968 – Comète quere rouge. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 32) and KULBICKI et al. (1994:22). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7].Depth: 7–400 m. Marine species.Elagatis bipinnulata (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) – Coureur arc-enciel,saumon. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 179). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16; AU: 17, 18;NZ: 20. Depth: 0–150 m. Marine species.Gnathanodon speciosus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Caranguejaune, la belle carangue. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 181).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–80 m. Marine species.Megalaspis cordyla (Linnaeus, 1758) – Carangue à bouc lier.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR (1971b: 113, Magalaspis cordyla). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–100 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Naucrates ductor (Linnaeus, 1758) – Poisson pilote. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 113); previously reported as Gasterosteus sp. byJOUAN (1861: 291). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [2], [3], [4], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, [13], [14], [15], [16];AU: [17], 18. Depth: 0–300 m. Marine species.Pseudocaranx dentex (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Carangueà ligne jaune, carangue dentue. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 32) andK ULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 125); previously reported asCarangoides georgianus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:172). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11],12; AU: [17], 18; NZ: 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30.Depth: 0–238 m. Transitional water and marine.Scomberoides commersonnianus Lacepède [ex Commerson],1801 – Sauteur talang. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Scomberoides commersoni by KULBICKI &WANTIEZ (1990: 125). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], 8,9, 10. Depth: 0–50 m. Transitional water and marine.Scomberoides lysan (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Macquereauchevalier. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 191). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 0–100 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Scomberoides tol (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1832) –Maquereau chevalier. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Chorinemus tol by FOURMANOIR (1971b:113). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 0–50 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Selar boops (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1833) – Sélar oeilde boeuf. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby SMITH-VANIZ (1999: 2735). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–500 m. Marine species.Selar crumenophthalmus (Bloch, 1793) – Maquereau à grosyeux, carangue à grande paupière. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 191). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 0–170 m. Marine species.Seriola dumerili (Risso, 1810) – Carangue amoureuse, carangueambrée, liche. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 180). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17,18. Depth: 1–360 m. Marine species.Seriola lalandi Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1833 –Sériole, saumon. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 32) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 22); previously reported as Seriola aureovittata byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 180). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20,21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 0–400 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Seriola rivoliana Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1833– Carangue amoureuse, carangue ombrée, liche. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI (1988b:306). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 5–160 m. Marine species.Trachinotus anak Ogilby, 1909. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by SMITH-VANIZ (1999: 2744). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m.Marine species.Trachinotus baillonii (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801) –Trachinote à points noirs. – T a x o n o m y : First record

396 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 181).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14;AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Trachinotus blochii (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801) – Trachinotede Bloch, pampre. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS and IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], 6, 7, 8, 9, [10],[11], [12], 14; AU: [17], 18. Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Trachinotus coppingeri Günther, 1884. – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously reported as Trachynotusrusselei (non Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1832)by BORODIN (1932: 77). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Uraspis uraspis (Günther, 1860) – Carangue paia. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 113). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 20–130 m. Marine species.MenidaeMene maculata (Bloch & Schneider, 1801). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:52). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–200 m. Transitional water and marine.LeiognathidaeEubleekeria splendens (Cuvier, 1829) – Plat-plat à tâche noire.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) as Leiognathus splendens by THOLLOT & KULBICKI(1988: 618). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–100 m. Transitional water andmarine.Gazza minuta (Bloch, 1795) – Cro-cro, sapsap dentu. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre)by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 304); previously reportedas Gazza equuliformis by BORODIN (1932: 78). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth:0–110 m. Transitional water and marine.Leiognathus equulus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Plat-platcommun. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 304).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–70 m. Transitional water and marine.Leiognathus fasciatus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1803) – Platplatrayé. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 132). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–50 m.Transitional water and marine.Photopectoralis bindus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1835) – Plat-plat. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Grande Terre) as Leiognathus bindusby CONAND (1985: 464). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–160 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Photoplagios leuciscus (Günther, 1860). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) as Leiognathusleuciscus by RIVATON et al. (1990: 48) and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ(1990: 125, 129). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–70 m. Marine species.Photoplagios lineolatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1835). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) as Leiognathus lineolatus by RIVATON etal. (1990: 48) and RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 30).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–50 m. Marine species.Photoplagios rivulatus (Temminck & Schlegel, 1845). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Leiognathusrivulatus by THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 618). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–20 m. Marine species.Secutor insidiator (Bloch, 1787) – Sapsap boxeur. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 48) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 28).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–150 m. Transitional water and marine.Secutor ruconius (Hamilton, 1822) – Sapsap bouledogue, Motambobouledogue. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia (Grande Terre) by THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988:618). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–40 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.BramidaeBrama dussumieri Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831 –Castagnole mignonne. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 29) and LAST &MOTEKI (2001: 2831). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [3], [4],[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [14], [16]. Depth: 1–300 m. Marinespecies.Brama myersi Mead, 1972. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia in original description by MEAD (1972: 76–81), and in LAST & MOTEKI (2001: 2833). – Distributi o n : NC: [1], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [14], [16]; NZ:20. Depth: 1–200 m. Marine species.Brama orcini Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 29) and KULBICKI etal. (1994: 22); previously reported as Collybus drachme byF OURMANOIR (1971b: 113, 116). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [14], [16]. Depth: 1–1229 m.Marine species.Eumegistus illustris Jordan & Jordan, 1922 – Brême noire.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 327). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14, [16].Depth: 1–520 m. Marine species.Pteraclis aesticola (Jordan & Snyder, 1901). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 333); previously reported as Pteraclis velifera (nonPallas, 1770) and as Pteraclis carolinus (non Valencienes inCuvier & Valenciennes, 1833) by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 113,116). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8],[9], [10], [12], 14, [16]. Depth: 0–100 m. Marine species.Pterycombus petersii (Hilgendorf, 1878). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:30), RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 320), and FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 333). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [2], [3], [4], [5],[6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], 14, [15], [16]; AU: [17],[18]; NZ: 19, [20], [21], [22], 23, [24], [25], [26], 27. Depth:0–340 m. Marine species.Taractes asper Lowe, 1843. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 110, 113, 116). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], [8], [9],

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 397[10], [11], [12], [13], 14, [15], [16]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [19],[20], [21], [22], 23. Depth: 1–140 m. Marine species.Taractes rubescens (Jordan & Evermann, 1887). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by LAST & MOTEKI(2001: 2836). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], [14], [16]. Depth: 1–400 m. Marine species.Taractichthys steindachneri (Döderlein in Steindachner &Döderlein, 1883) – Brême noire, brême à longues nageoires,castagnole de Madère. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 30) and LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 474, 483); previously reported as Taracteslongipinnis (non Lowe, 1843) by FOURMANOIR (1971b(110, 113). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [2], [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], [11], [12], 14, [16]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [20], [21], 23,24. Depth: 50–700 m. Marine species.EmmelichthyidaeEmmelichthys nitidus Richardson, 1845. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 112). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12];AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [21], [23], [24], [25], [26], 27, 28. Depth:86–500 m. Marine species.Erythrocles taeniatus Randall & Rivaton, 1992. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by CARPENTER (2001a:2839); previously reported as Emmelichthys schlegeli (nonRichardson, 1846) by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 112). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 14.Depth: 210–400 m. Marine species.LutjanidaeAphareus furca (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801) – Aphareusbleuatre, vivaneau à queue fourchue, lantanier noir. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Aphareusfurcatus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 83). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 1–122 m. Marine species.Aphareus rutilans Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830 –Lantanier rouge. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia (Grande Terre) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 49) andKULBICKI et al. (1993: 28). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 50–350 m. Marine species.Aprion virescens Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830– Aprion verdâtre, mekua, bar. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 83).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU:17. Depth: 1–180 m. Marine species.Etelis carbunculus Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1828 –Vivaneau rouge, sacré chien rouge. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971a: 134–135). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: 21, 23. Depth:90–350 m. Marine species.Etelis coruscans Valenciennes, 1862 – Vivaneau la flamme, barbierles gros yeux. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 49) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 23); previously described as Etelis oculatus var. lifuensisby FOURMANOIR (1971a: 134–135), and reported as Etelisoculatus (non Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1828) by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 112). Two forms are known ofthis species, a short-tailed and a long-tailed form ( ANDERSON& ALLEN 2001: 2858). Both forms are found in New Caledonia,where the short-tailed form is generally restrictedto seamounts while the long-tailed form, although foundon seamounts, occurs more commonly on island slopes.IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17; NZ: 20. Depth: 90–400 m.Marine species.Etelis radiosus Anderson, 1981 – Vivaneau à forte machoire. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 49) and SÉRET et al. (1997:104). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 90–360 m. Marine species.Lipocheilus carnolabrum (Chan, 1970) – Vivaneau verrue, vivaneaugrosse lèvre. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 70). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 90–340 m. Marine pecies.Lutjanus adetii (Castelnau, 1873) – Rouget de nuit. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Diacope adetiiby CASTELNAU (1873: 111); subsequently described as Lutjanusparavitta by POSTEL (1965b: 244–247), and reported asLutjanus amabilis by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 74). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], 12; AU:17. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Lutjanus argentimaculatus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) –Rouget, vieille de palétuvier. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 74).IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6,7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 0–100 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Lutjanus bohar (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Lutjan rouge,anglais. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 37, 75). IRDNC andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–100 m. Marine species.Lutjanus erythropterus Bloch, 1790 – Vivaneau cramoisi. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 49). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–100 m. Marine species.Lutjanus fulvifl amma (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Dorade àtâche noire. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby BORODIN (1932: 82). AMS, IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–35 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Lutjanus fulvus (Schneider [ex Forster] in Bloch & Schneider,1801) – Lutjan fauve. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by BORODIN (1932: 82). IRDNC and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 14; AU: [17], 18. Depth: 0–75 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Lutjanus fuscescens (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830) – Vivaneau d’eau douce. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by MARQUET et al. (1997: 29). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–15 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Lutjanus gibbus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Queue en pagaie,lutjan bossu. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 76). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], 12, 14.Depth: 0–100 m. Marine species.Lutjanus kasmira (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Lutjan à raiesbleues. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia

398 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4by LOUBENS (1978: 266). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6,7, 8, [9], 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–100 m.Marine species.Lutjanus lutjanus Bloch, 1790 – Lutjan à lignes jaunes. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN(1987a: 41); previously reported as Lutjanus lineolatus byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 76). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–96 m. Marine species.Lutjanus malabaricus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Percheécarlate. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 77).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–100 m. Marine species.Lutjanus monostigma (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1828)– Lutjan tâcheté. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 40) and LETOURNEUR etal. (1998: 43). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 14.Depth: 1–60 m. Marine species.Lutjanus quinquelineatus (Bloch, 1790) – Perche à raies bleues,jaunet. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 77). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14; AU:17. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Lutjanus rivulatus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1828) –Lutjan maori. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 49) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 15). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 0–100 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Lutjanus rufolineatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830) – Jaunet. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 334); previously reportedas Diacope sp. by JOUAN (1861: 273–274, 274–275), andas Lutjanus boutton (non Lacepède, 1802) by KULBICKI &M OU-THAM (1987: 17). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],[8], 9, [10]. Depth: 2–50 m. Marine species.Lutjanus russellii (Bleeker, 1849) – Hublot. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 78). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6,7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 0–80 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Lutjanus sebae (Cuvier, 1816) – Pouatte, empereur rouge. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 78). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7,8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–180 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Lutjanus semicinctus Quoy & Gaimard, 1824 – Lutjan à bandesnoires. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 77). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–36 m. Marine species.Lutjanus vitta (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) – Jaunet. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 80); previously reported as Diacope sp. byJOUAN (1861: 276–277). FRSKU, IRDNC, URB and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 14.Depth: 10–72 m. Marine species.Macolor macularis Fowler, 1931. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by RIVATON et al. (1990:50) and MYERS (1999: 147). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7,8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 3–90 m. Marine species.Macolor niger (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Perche blanche etnoire. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 80). USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth:1–90 m. Marine species.Paracaesio caerulea (Katayama, 1934). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byR IVATON et al. (1990: 50) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 23). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 100–355 m. Marinespecies.Paracaesio kusakarii Abe, 1960 – Vivanette sellée. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byFOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 430–431). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 100–310 m. Marine species.Paracaesio sordida Abe & Shinohara, 1962. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by RAJ &SEETO (1983: 453). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 5–200 m. Marine species.Paracaesio xanthura (Bleeker, 1869) – Oeil du large. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 194). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth:5–250 m. Marine species.Parapristipomoides squamimaxillaris (Kami, 1973) – Colasécailleuse. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR (1982b: 92–93). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:130–460 m. Marine species.Pristipomoides argyrogrammicus (Valenciennes in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1832) – Cerf-volant, vivaneau à réseaud’argent, cancrelat. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia as Tropidinius aryrogrammicus by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 84). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 70–350 m. Marinespecies.Pristipomoides auricilla (Jordan, Evermann & Tanaka, 1927)– Vivaneau à tâches jaunes. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 82).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 90–360 m. Marine species.Pristipomoides fi lamentosus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830) – Vivaneau blanc, vivaneau rose. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 112). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 40–400 m. Marine species.Pristipomoides fl avipinnis Shinohara, 1963 – Vivaneau jaune.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 81). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 90–360 m. Marinespecies.Pristipomoides multidens (Day, 1871) – Vivaneau à grosseécaille,poulet. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR (1976: 71); subsequently reportedas Pristipomoides typus (non Bleeker, 1852) by RIVATONet al. (1990: 50) and LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 490). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14.Depth: 40–245 m. Marine species.Pristipomoides sieboldii (Bleeker, 1854) – Colas lavande. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 50) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 23). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 100–360 m. Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 399Pristipomoides zonatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830) – Vivaneau rayé, jaunet du large. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Tropidiniuszonatus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 82). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17.Depth: 70–350 m. Marine species.Randallichthys fi lamentosus (Fourmanoir, 1970) – Vivaneau deRandall. – T a x o n o m y : Originally described from NewCaledonia as Etelis fi lamentosus by FOURMANOIR (1970a: 28–29). MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4, [5], [7]. Depth: 150–380 m. Marine species.Symphorichthys spilurus (Günther, 1874) – Vivaneau voilier. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) by MYERS (1999: 144). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–60 m. Marine species.Symphorus nematophorus (Bleeker, 1860) – Barbillon, lutjan àfilament. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 37, 81). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 11. Depth:5–100 m. Marine species.CaesionidaeCaesio caerulaurea Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801 – Fusilierà bande dorée. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 30) and KULBICKI et al. (1993:28). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 0–50 m. Marine species.Caesio cuning (Bloch, 1791) – Caesio à ventre rouge. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:30) and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 125); previously reportedas Caesio erythrogaster by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:192). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 0–60 m. Marine species.Caesio lunaris Ehrenberg & Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830 – Caesio croissant. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 30) and EVANS (2006:96). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth:0–50 m. Marine species.Caesio teres Seale, 1906 – Caesio jaune et bleu. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI &W ILLIAMS (1997: 16); previously reported as Caesio pulcherrimusby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 192), and as Caesioxanthonota (non Bleeker, 1853) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 30).USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9],[10], 14. Depth: 2–50 m. Marine species.Dipterygonotus balteatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 257). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 37–91 m.Marine species.Gymnocaesio gymnoptera (Bleeker, 1856) – Fusilier élégant.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (LoyaltyIslands) by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 16). IRDNCand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14.Depth: 0–150 m. Marine species.Pterocaesio chrysozona (Cuvier [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1830) – Caesio ceinture d’or. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) byKULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 16). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–50 m.Marine species.Pterocaesio digramma (Bleeker, 1864) – Fusilier à deux bandesjaunes. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Caesio digramma by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 191).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9],10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–50 m. Marine species.Pterocaesio marri Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner, Welander& Woods, 1953 – Fusilier de Marr. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 23);subsequently reported as Pterocaesio sp. 1 by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 259). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 0–50 m. Marinespecies.Pterocaesio pisang (Bleeker, 1853) – Caesio rose. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as Caesio pisang byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 192). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 20–100 m. Marinespecies.Pterocaesio tessellata Carpenter, 1987. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by EVANS (2006: 97) and FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 334). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t ion: NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–18 m. Marinespecies.Pterocaesio tile (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830) –Fusilier à ligne olive, maquereau à dos bleu. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Caesio tile byF OURMANOIR (1971b: 112). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 0–60 m. Marine species.Pterocaesio trilineata Carpenter, 1987 – Fusilier à trois bandes.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON et al. (1990: 30) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 28).IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: [17], 18. Depth: 0–50 m.Marine species.LobotidaeLobotes surinamensis (Bloch, 1790) – Croupia roche. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 49) and LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 483). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [3], [4], [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],14, [16]. Depth: 0–70 m. Freshwater, transitional water andmarine.GerreidaeGerres fi lamentosus Cuvier [ex Russell], 1829 – Blanc à longfilament. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 618). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–50 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Gerres longirostris (Lacepède, 1801) – Blanc-sabre. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by IWATSUKI etal. (2001: 955–961); previously reported as Gerres acinacesby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 304). IRDNC and MUFSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–50 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Gerres oblongus Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830 – Grosblanc, blanc élégant. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 304); previouslyreported as Gerres macrosoma by RIVATON et al. (1990:39) and THOLLOT (1996a: 11). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–50 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.

400 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Gerres oyena (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Blanche gouvernail,blanche commune. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64); subsequently reported asGerres argyreus by WOODLAND (2001 2591). AMS and MUFSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 0–20 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Gerres subfasciatus Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830– Blanc argenté. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia as Gerres ovatus by BORODIN (1932: 84), and asGerres ovulatus by LETOURNEUR et al. (1998: 43). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–40 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.HaemulidaeDiagramma picta (Thunberg, 1792) – Loche casteix, diagrammepeint. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asPlectorhynchus pictus by FOURMANOIR (1981: 25); previouslyreported as Diagramma punctatum (non Cuvier [ex Ehrenberg]in Cuvier & Valencienes, 1830) by BORODIN (1932: 83).AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 1–50 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Plectorhinchus albovittatus (Rüppell, 1835) – Loche casteix,lèvre en caoutchouc. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by THOLLOT (1996a: 11); previously reportedas Plectorhynchus harrawayi by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 101). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10],14. Depth: 2–50 m. Marine species.Plectorhinchus chaetodonoides Lacepède, 1801 – Diagrammearlequin. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Plectorhynchus chaetodonoides by FOURMANOIR &L ABOUTE (1976: 100). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Plectorhinchus chrysotaenia (Bleeker, 1855). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL et al. (1997:191). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 1–25 m. Marine species.Plectorhinchus fl avomaculatus (Cuvier [ex Ehrenberg] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1830) – Grosse lèvre à tâches oranges. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Plectorhynchusfl avomaculatus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:100); previously reported as Plectorhinchus roughleyi byWHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–40 m. Marine species.Plectorhinchus gibbosus (Lacepède, 1802) – Diagramma noire,casteix. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 43) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 28).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8,[9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: [17], 18. Depth: 0–20 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Plectorhinchus lessonii (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byMYERS (1999: 150–151); previously listed as Plectorhinchusdiagrammus (non Linnaeus, 1758) by RIVATON et al. (1990:43). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Plectorhinchus lineatus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Diagramme à bandesdiagonales. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 50–51); previouslyreported as Plectorhynchus goldmanni by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 100), and as Plectorhinchus lineolatus byTHOLLOT (1996a: 11). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–35 m. Marine species.Plectorhinchus obscurus (Günther, 1872) – Loche casteix, lèvreen caoutchouc. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 43) and KULBICKI et al.(1993: 28). Taxonomic decision of RANDALL (2005a: 266). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:2–50 m. Marine species.Plectorhinchus picus (Cuvier in Guérin-Méneville, 1828) –Loche casteix, diagramme tâcheté. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Plectorhynchus picus byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 101). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–50 m.Marine species.Plectorhinchus vittatus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Diagramme à bandeshorizontales. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby MYERS (1999: 151); previously reported as Plectorhynchusorientalis by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 102).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 2–25 m.Marine species.Pomadasys argenteus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Perche argentée,crocro. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 614, 618); previouslyreported as Pristipoma operculare (non Playfair in Playfair& Günther, 1867) by BORODIN (1932: 83), and as Pomadasyshasta by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 103). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–115 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.NemipteridaeNemipterus balinensoides (Popta, 1918). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 57),RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 30) and WANTIEZ et al.(1996: 807); previously reported as Synagris striatus (nonBloch in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830) by BORODIN (1932:84). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 30–80 m. Marine species.Nemipterus furcosus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby MYERS (1999: 157); subsequently reported as Nemipterusperonii (non Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830)by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 274, 275). Record of thespecies from New Caledonia needs additional verification.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:8–110 m. Marine species.Nemipterus peronii (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830) – Rouget de jour. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 96); previouslyreported as Synagris tolu by BORODIN (1932: 84).Record of the species from New Caledonia needs additionalverification. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10].Depth: 10–100 m. Marine species.Nemipterus zysron (Bleeker, 1857) – Cohana élégante. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 57) and LETOURNEUR et al. (1998: 43); previously reportedas Nemipterus metopias by FOURMANOIR (1981: 26). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], 10. Depth: 10–125 m.Marine species.Parascolopsis inermis (Temminck & Schlegel, 1843). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 401al. (1990: 57). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 60–131 m. Marine species.Parascolopsis tosensis (Kamohara, 1938). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:57). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 150–300 m.Marine species.Pentapodus aureofasciatus Russell, 2001 – Pentapode à deuxlignes d’or, Pentapode à bande jaune. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia in original description byR USSELL (2001); previously reported as Pentapodus microdon(non Bleeker, 1853) and P. nagasakiensis (non Tanaka,1915) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 96), as Pentapodussp. by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 24), as Pentapodus sp. A byMYERS (1999: 157), and as Pentapodus sp. 1 by LABOUTE& GRANDPERRIN (2000: 276). AMS and BPBM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:2–25 m. Marine species.Pentapodus caninus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by MYERS(1999: 157); previously reported as Pentapodus macrurusby FOURMANOIR (1981: 26), and subsequently as Pentapodussp. 2 by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 276). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 3–30 m. Marinespecies.Pentapodus paradiseus (Günther, 1859). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 276). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Scolopsis affi nis Peters, 1877. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 24); previouslyreported as Scolopsis personatus (non Cuvier in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1830) by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 112). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–60 m.Marine species.Scolopsis bilineata (Bloch, 1793) – Scolopsis à deux lignes. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by BORODIN(1932: 82); subsequently reported as Scolopsis cancellatus(non Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830) by WHITLEY(1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:0–25 m. Marine species.Scolopsis ciliata (Lacepède, 1802) – Scolopsis à tâches oranges.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 98). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–25 m. Transitional waterand marine.Scolopsis lineata Quoy & Gaimard, 1824 – Scolopsis à carrésnoirs. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 57) and LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 277). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11,[12], 14. Depth: 2–20 m. Marine species.Scolopsis taenioptera (Cuvier [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1830). – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by BÉAREZ (2003: 61–62). DASMN andMNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9],10. Depth: 3–50 m. Marine species.Scolopsis temporalis (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830) –Scolopsis à tempe nue. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 98); subsequentlyreported as Scolopsis monogramma by RANDALLet al. (1997: 207). IRDNC material. This species may havebeen confused with Scolopsis taenioptera. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–30 m. Marinespecies.Scolopsis trilineata Kner, 1868 – Scolopsis à trois lignes. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961:65). AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6,7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.LethrinidaeGnathodentex aureolineatus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1802)– Perche à lignes d’or. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Gnathodentex aurolineatus by KULBICKI(1988a: 90). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: [17], 18. Depth:1–30 m. Marine species.Gymnocranius audleyi Ogilby, 1916. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 24).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:8–40 m. Marine species.Gymnocranius elongatus Senta, 1973. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by BÉAREZ (2003: 62). DASMNand MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 50–100 m. Marine species.Gymnocranius euanus (Günther, 1879) – Bossu blanc à pointsnoirs, bossu rose. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by WANTIEZ (1992: 946); previously reported asGymnocranius japonicus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:95). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12],14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 5–50 m. Marine species.Gymnocranius grandoculis (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830) – Bossu blanc grosse race. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994:24); previously reported as Gymnocranius rivulatus byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 94), and as Gymnocraniusrobertsi by KULBICKI (1988b: 306). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 5–170 m. Marine species.Gymnocranius oblongus Borsa, Béarez & Chen, 2010 – Bossublanc à nageoires roses. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded fromNew Caledonia in original description by BORSA et al.(2010); previously reported as Gymnocranius lethrinoides(non Bleeker, 1850) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 95),and as Gymnocranius sp., related to Gymnocranius lethrinoidesBleeker, 1850 by BÉAREZ (2003: 62). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 10–170 m.Marine species.Lethrinus atkinsoni (Seale, 1909) – Bossu doré. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994:24); previously reported as Lethrinus mahsena (non Forsskålin Niebuhr, 1775) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 87), andsubsequently as Lethrinus sp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 272). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth:2–30 m. Marine species.Lethrinus erythracanthus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830 – Bossu capitaine. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 24);previously reported as Lethrinus kallopterus by RIVATONet al. (1990: 48). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14.Depth: 18–120 m. Marine species.Lethrinus genivittatus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830 – Communard. – T a x o n o m y : First record from

402 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4New Caledonia by WANTIEZ (1992: 946, 948); previously reportedas Lethrinus nematacanthus by WHITLEY (1961: 64).AMS and IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6,7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 5–25 m. Marine species.Lethrinus harak (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Bossu tâché.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 86); previously reported asLethrinus glyphodon (non Günther, 1859) by WHITLEY (1961:64). AMS, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Lethrinus laticaudis Alleyne & Macleay, 1877. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byJOHNSON (1999: 737); previously described as Lethrinus anarhynchusby POSTEL (1965b: 247–250). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–20 m. Transitional waterand marine.Lethrinus lentjan (Lacepède, 1802) – Bossu d’herbe. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 86). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9],10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–90 m. Transitional waterand marine.Lethrinus miniatus (Bloch & Schneider [ex Forster], 1801) –Gueule rouge. – T a x o n o m y : Orignally described fromNew Caledonia (and Tonga) as Sparus miniatus by BLOCH& SCHNEIDER [ex FORSTER] (1801: 281); subsequently reportedas Lethrinus chrysostomus by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 133), and as Lethrinus microdon (non Valenciennesin Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 48).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–30 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Lethrinus nebulosus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Bec de cane,lethrinus nuageux. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by BORODIN (1932: 83); also reported as Lethrinushematopterus (non Temminck & Schlegel, 1844) byB ORODIN (1932: 83). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 0–75 m. Marine species.Lethrinus obsoletus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Bossud’herbe. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 88); previously reportedas Lethrinus ramak by RIVATON et al. (1990: 48). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth:1–30 m. Marine species.Lethrinus olivaceus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830 – Bec de cane allongé, bec de cane malabar, lethrinusà museau long. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 48) and WANTIEZ (1992:946); previously reported as Lethrinus rostratus by BORODIN(1932: 82). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10],14. Depth: 1–185 m. Marine species.Lethrinus ravus Carpenter & Randall, 2003. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by CARPENTER& RANDALL (2003: 3); previously reported as Lethrinus sp.by KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 124), and as Lethrinus sp. 2by CARPENTER (2001b: 3047). BPBM material (holotype). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:8–35 m. Marine species.Lethrinus rubrioperculatus Sato, 1978 – Bossu rond. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI(1988b: 306). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10],14. Depth: 10–198 m. Marine species.Lethrinus semicinctus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830 – Empereur emaill. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 618). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Lethrinus variegatus Valenciennes [ex Ehrenberg] in Cuvier &Valenciennes, 1830 – Bossu varié, bossu rond. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 88). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t io n : NC: 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 0–40 m.Marine species.Lethrinus xanthochilus Klunzinger, 1870 – Gueule d’acier, becde cane à lèvres jaunes. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Lethrinus xanthocheilus by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 37, 88). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–150 m. Marinespecies.Monotaxis grandoculis (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Brême auxgros yeux. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 95). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14.Depth: 1–60 m. Marine species.Monotaxis heterodon (Bleeker, 1854). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 281).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–60 m. Marine species.Wattsia mossambica (Smith, 1957) – Bossu olive, brême olive,bossu jaune. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Gnathodentex mossambicus by FOURMANOIR &R IVATON (1979: 431). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 100–200 m. Marine species.Sparidae*Acanthopagrus akazakii Iwatsuki, Kimura & Yoshino, 2006. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia(southwestern Grande Terre) by IWATSUKI et al. (2006: 409–411). FRLM, MNHN, MUFS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, [10]. Depth: 0–20 m. Marinespecies.Acanthopagrus berda (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775). – Ta x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 103). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–50 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.*Acanthopagrus novaecaledoniae (Castelnau, 1873). – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (southwesternGrande Terre) as Chrysophrys novae caledoniae by CASTELNAU(1873: 110). NMV material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 8, [10]. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.*Dentex fourmanoiri Akazaki & Séret, 1999. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by AKAZAKI &SÉRET (1999: 179). MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth:210–290 m. Marine species.PolynemidaeEleutheronema tetradactylum (Shaw, 1804) – Barbure mamali. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHIT-LEY (1961: 64). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–23 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 403Polydactylus microstomus (Bleeker, 1851) – Mulet bâtard.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byTHOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 618). IRDNC and MUFS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–55 m. Transitional water and marine.Polydactylus plebeius (Broussonet, 1782) – Capitaine. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 306). MUFS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–122 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Polydactylus sexfi lis (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 137). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–50 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.MullidaeMulloidichthys fl avolineatus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801)– Surmullet cordon jaune. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 113); previouslyreported as Mulloidichthys samoensis by PLESSIS &F OURMANOIR (1966c: 129). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth:1–35 m. Marine species.Mulloidichthys pfl uegeri (Steindachner, 1900). – Taxonomy : First record from New Caledonia as Mulloides pfl ugeriby RIVATON et al. (1990: 53). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 30–110 m.Marine species.Mulloidichthys vanicolensis (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831) – Surmullet de Vanicolo. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Mulloides vanicolensisby RIVATON et al. (1990: 53) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:16). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, [10], [11], 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 2–113 m. Marinespecies.Parupeneus barberinoides (Bleeker, 1852) – Barbet moitiémoitié. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 196). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth:2–40 m. Marine species.Parupeneus barberinus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801) –Barbet rayé, barberin. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Upeneus barberinus by WHITLEY (1961:65). AMS, BMNH and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth:1–100 m. Marine species.Parupeneus ciliatus (Lacepède, 1802) – Rouget barbet. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI etal. (1994: 24); previously reported as Parupeneus porphyreus(non Jenkins, 1903) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:199), and as Parupeneus dispilurus (non Playfair in Playfair& Günther, 1867) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 53). BPBM,IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–91 m.Marine species.Parupeneus crassilabris (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831) – Barbet à deux bandes, rouget à troisbandes. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RANDALL & MYERS (2002: 432); previously reported asParupeneus bifasciatus (non Lacepède, 1801) by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 196). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8,[9], 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Parupeneus cyclostomus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801) –Barbet à selle d’or. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 53) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 24); previously reported as Parupeneus chryserydrosby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTe (1976: 197). BPBM and IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–100 m. Marine species.Parupeneus heptacanthus (Lacepède, 1802) – Barbé à pointrouge. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 53) and WANTIEZ (1992: 947); previouslyreported as Upeneus cinnaborinus by BORODIN (1932:84), and as Parupeneus pleurospilos by FOURMANOIR & LA-BOUTE (1976: 198). BPBM and MNHN material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17.Depth: 12–100 m. Marine species.Parupeneus indicus (Shaw [ex Russell], 1803) – Barbet soufré.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 197); previously reported asPseudupeneus fi lamentosus (non Macleay, 1883) by WHITLEY(1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–20 m.Marine species.Parupeneus multifasciatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) – Rouget àtrois bandes. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 197); subsequentlyreported as Parupeneus trifasciatus (non Lacepède, 1801)by WANTIEZ (1992: 947). MNHN, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14;AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–161 m. Marine species.Parupeneus pleurostigma (Bennett, 1831) – Barbet à tâchenoire. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 198). MNHN and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14;AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–46 m. Marine species.Parupeneus spilurus (Bleeker, 1854) – Rouget-barbet à tâchenoire. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 199); previously reported asCaprupeneus jeffi by WHITLEY (1961: 64), and subsequentlyas Parupeneus signatus by THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 618).AMS, MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth:2–50 m. Marine species.Upeneus australiae Kim & Nakaya, 2002. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 336) and RANDALL & KULBICKI (2006: 299–300); previouslyreported as Upeneus sp. by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 25).BPBM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 14.Depth: 3–82 m. Marine species.Upeneus fi lifer (Ogilby, 1910). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 24). BPBMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 3, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 60–80 m. Marine species.Upeneus guttatus (Day, 1868). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RANDALL & KULBICKI (2006: 301);previously reported as Upeneus sp. by RIVATON (1989: 152).BPBM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 70–92 m. Marine species.Upeneus moluccensis (Bleeker, 1855) – Rouget à bande d’or. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Upeneus

404 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4mollucensis by THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 615); subsequentlyreported as ‘Upeneus sp. aff. asymmetricus’ by KULBICKI& WANTIEZ (1990: 124, 129). BPBM and IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–120 m. Marine species.*Upeneus mouthami Randall & Kulbicki, 2006. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by RANDALL & KULBICKI (2006: 302–304);previously reported as ‘Upeneus sp. (barbillon jaune)’ byR IVATON et al. (1990: 54). AMS, BPBM, MNHN, NSMTand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7].Depth: 60–76 m. Marine species.Upeneus sulphureus Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829 –Rouget aurore. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 54) and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ(1990: 124). BPBM and IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–90 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Upeneus tragula Richardson, 1846 – Capucin d’herbier. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by PLESSIS &FOURMANOIR (1966c: 129); subsequently reported as Upeneussp. by KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 124). BPBM, IRDNC andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10,14. Depth: 3–40 m. Marine species.Upeneus vittatus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Barbet rayé. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by JOUAN(1861: 295–296). BPBM and IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 0–130 m. Transitionalwater and marine.PempheridaeParapriacanthus dispar (Herre, 1935). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 302). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth:0–40 m. Marine species.*Parapriacanthus marei Fourmanoir, 1971. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1971c: 498–499). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–20 m. Marinespecies.Parapriacanthus ransonneti Steindachner, 1870. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 59) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 25); previously reportedas Parapriacanthus beryciformes by FOURMANOIR &L ABOUTE (1976: 292–293). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–76 m. Marine species.Pempheris oualensis Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 292); subsequently reportedas Pempheris otaitensis (non Cuvier in Cuvier & Valencienes,1831) by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 287,288). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [1], 5, [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:1–36 m. Marine species.Pempheris schwenkii Bleeker, 1855. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 25).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Pempheris vanicolensis Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (northeasternGrande Terre) by EVANS (2006: 99). – Distribu t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17.Depth: 0–25 m. Marine species.BathyclupeidaeBathyclupea malayana Weber, 1913. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 27) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 322). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 538–880 m. Marine species.MonodactylidaeMonodactylus argenteus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Cerf-volant, luned’argent. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 236). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 12;AU: [17], 18. Depth: 0–12 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.KyphosidaeKyphosus cinerascens (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Ui-ua. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Pimelepteruscinerascens by BORODIN (1932: 84); subsequentlyreported as Kyphosus sydneyanus (non Günther, 1886) byRANDALL (2005a: 306). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7,8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–24 m. Marinespecies.Kyphosus pacifi cus Sakai & Nakabo, 2004. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 337); previously reported as Kyphosus bigibbus (nonLacepède, 1801) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 236),and as ‘Kyphosus sp. 1’ by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:288). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, [11],[12], 14, 16; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 0–20 m. Marinespecies.Kyphosus sydneyanus (Günther, 1886). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:337); previously reported as ‘Kyphosus sp. 2’ by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 289). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: [17], 18; NZ: 21, 23, 24, 26.Depth: 0–20 m. Transitional water and marine.Kyphosus vaigiensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) – Ui-ua. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 236). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: [17], 18; NZ:23. Depth: 0–24 m. Marine species.Microcanthus strigatus (Cuvier [ex Langsdorf] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831) – Footballeur à bandes noires, poisson Nagasaki.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 230). IRDNC and SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, [7], 8, [9], [10],[11], 12; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–140 m. Transitional water andmarine.DrepaneidaeDrepane punctata (Linnaeus, 1758) – Roussette tâchetée. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 38) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 28). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–49 m. Transitional water and marine.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 405ChaetodontidaeAmphichaetodon howensis (Waite, 1903). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byKULBICKI et al. (1994: 25). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]; AU: 18; NZ: 20, 21, 23, 25. Depth: 10–200 m. Marinespecies.Chaetodon auriga Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775 – Chaetodon cocher.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byPLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 130); previously reported asChaetodon sp. by JOUAN (1861: 257–258). IRDNC, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–35 m. Marinespecies.Chaetodon baronessa Cuvier, 1829 – Chaetodon baronne. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 226). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Chaetodon bennetti Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831 –Chaetodon à deux lignes bleues, chaetodon de Bennett. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Rhabdophorusbennetti by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS and IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Chaetodon citrinellus Cuvier [ex Broussonet] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831 – Chaetodon citronnet, poisson papillon tâcheté.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byWHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14;AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–36 m. Marine species.Chaetodon ephippium Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831– Chaetodon à selles noires. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 224).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Chaetodon fl avirostris Günther, 1874 – Chaetodon à nez jaune,poisson papillon noir. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by BORODIN (1932: 86). AMS, IRDNC, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Chaetodon guentheri Ahl, 1923. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 33) andK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 25). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]; AU: 17. Depth: 5–40 m.Marine species.Chaetodon kleinii Bloch, 1790 – Chaetodon de Klein. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 225). IRDNC and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14; AU:17. Depth: 2–61 m. Marine species.Chaetodon lineolatus Cuvier [ex Quoy & Gaimard] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1831 – Chaetodon linéolé, poisson papillonstrié. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 130). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17,18. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Chaetodon lunula (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1802) – Chaetodonà croissant, chaetodon à raies rouges, chaetodon ratonlaveur.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 225). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14; AU:17, 18. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Chaetodon lunulatus Quoy & Gaimard, 1825 – Chaetodon àtrois bandes, chaetodon à bord rouge. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 315); previouslyreported as Chaetodon trifasciatus (non Park, 1797)by BORODIN (1932: 86). AMS, SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17,18. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Chaetodon melannotus Bloch & Schneider, 1801 – Chaetodon àdos noir. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 130). IRDNC and SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Chaetodon mertensii Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831 –Chaetodon de Mertens. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 225); previouslyreported as Chaetodon dixsoni by WHITLEY (1961:64). AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth:8–40 m. Marine species.Chaetodon meyeri Bloch & Schneider, 1801. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 316).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:2–25 m. Marine species.Chaetodon ornatissimus Cuvier [ex Solander] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831 – Chaetodon à bandes oranges, poissonpapillon orné. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 226). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:1–36 m. Marine species.Chaetodon pelewensis Kner, 1868 – Chaetodon de Palau,chaetodon à points-tirets. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 226).IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–30 m.Marine species.Chaetodon plebeius Cuvier [ex Broussonet] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831 – Chaetodon plébéien, poisson à tâches bleues.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Tetrachaetodonplebeius by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Chaetodon raffl esii Anonymous [Bennett], 1830. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 34) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 17). IRDNC andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 1–15 m. Transitional water and marine.Chaetodon reticulatus Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831– Chaetodon maillé, poisson papillon réticulé. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 226). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Chaetodon semeion Bleeker, 1855. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by PYLE (2001a: 3251). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 2–30 m. Marinespecies.Chaetodon speculum Cuvier [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier &Valenciennes, 1831 – Chaetodon à miroir, chaetodon à tâcheovale. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 226). AMS, IRDNC, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.

406 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Chaetodon trifascialis Quoy & Gaimard, 1825 – Chaetodontête de flèche, poisson papillon à chevrons. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961:64). AMS and IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–30 m. Marinespecies.Chaetodon ulietensis Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831– Chaetodon d’Uliétéa, chaetodon à double selle du Pacifique.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 224); previously reportedas Chaetodon falcula (non Bloch, 1795) by PLESSIS& FOURMANOIR (1966c: 130). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, [13], 14;AU: 17. Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Chaetodon unimaculatus Bloch, 1787 – Chaetodon à tâche noire,poisson papillon larme. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by BORODIN (1936: 86). AMS and IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11],12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–60 m. Marine species.Chaetodon vagabundus Linnaeus, 1758 – Chétodon à vagabond.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR (1981: 27). IRDNC and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17,18. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Coradion altivelis McCulloch, 1916 – Coradion à grande voile.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 227). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth:3–30 m. Marine species.Forcipiger fl avissimus Jordan & McGregor in Jordan &Evermann, 1898 – Papillon à long museau, poisson-pincettejaune. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 228). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14;AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 1–80 m. Marine species.Forcipiger longirostris (Broussonet, 1782) – Papillon à long museau,poisson-pincette à long bec. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 228). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14. Depth: 3–70 m. Marine species.Hemitaurichthys polylepis (Bleeker, 1857) – Poisson papillonpyramide jaune. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 228); previouslyreported as Hemitaurichthys zoster (non Bennett, 1831)by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 3–40 m.Marine species.Heniochus acuminatus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Heniochus pointu,heniochus commun. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 228); previouslyreported as Chaetodon sp. by JOUAN (1861: 258–259).IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 2–178 m. Marinespecies.Heniochus chrysostomus Cuvier [ex Parkinson] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831 – Poisson-cocher du pacifique. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 34) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 28); previously reportedas Heniochus permutatus by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS,IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Heniochus monoceros Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831 –Heniochus cornu, poisson-cocher masqué. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 131). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: [17], 18. Depth: 0–30 m. Marinespecies.Heniochus singularius Smith & Radcliffe, 1911 – Heniochus singulier,poisson-cocher malais. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 230).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,[11], 12, 14. Depth: 2–40 m. Marine species.Heniochus varius (Cuvier, 1829) – Heniochus bossu, poissoncochernoir, taureau de mer. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 113, 117). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth:2–20 m. Marine species.Prognathodes guyotensis (Yamamoto & Tameka in Okamura,Amaoka & Mitani, 1982). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Chaetodon guyotensis by RIVATONet al. (1990: 33), and as Prognathodes guyotensis by FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 337). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 280–320 m. Marinespecies.PomacanthidaeApolemichthys trimaculatus (Cuvier [ex Lacepède] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1831) – Poisson ange à nez bleu, Holacantheà trois tâches. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia as Holacanthus trimaculatus by FOURMANOIR &L ABOUTE (1976: 232). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9],[10], 14. Depth: 2–40 m. Marine species.Centropyge bicolor (Bloch, 1787) – Poisson ange jaune et bleu.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byW HITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 1–25 m. Marine species.Centropyge bispinosa (Günther, 1860) – Poisson ange à deuxépines. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Holacanthus bispinosa by BORODIN (1932: 86). AMS,IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 3–45 m.Marine species.Centropyge fi sheri (Snyder, 1904) – Poisson ange à queueblanche. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Centropyge fl avicauda by RIVATON et al. (1990: 62),R IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 32), and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 26). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], [8], [9],[10], 14. Depth: 10–95 m. Marine species.Centropyge fl avissima (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831)– Centropyge tout jaune. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Centropyge fl avissimus by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 231). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14.Depth: 3–50 m. Marine species.Centropyge heraldi Woods & Schultz in Schultz, Herald, Lachner,Welander & Woods, 1953 – Poisson ange doré. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 62) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 26). BPBM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14.Depth: 5–90 m. Marine species.Centropyge loricula (Günther, 1874). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Centropyge loriculus by

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 407KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 17). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 15–60 m. Marine species.Centropyge multifasciata (Smith & Radcliffe, 1911). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Centropyge multifasciatusby KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 17). IRDNC andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 7–70 m. Marine species.Centropyge nigriocella Woods & Schultz in Schultz, Herald,Lachner, Welander & Woods, 1953. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) as Centropygenigrocellus by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 17). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 4–15 m.Marine species.Centropyge nox (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by MYERS (1999: 171). – D i s t r i b u -t ion: NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 3–70 m. Marinespecies.Centropyge tibicen (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831) –Centropyge joueur de flûte. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–55 m. Marine species.Centropyge vrolikii (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Centropyge vrolicki byR IVATON et al. (1990: 62) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 26).BPBM and IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, [7], 8, 9, [10], 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 3–25 m. Marinespecies.Chaetodontoplus conspicillatus (Waite, 1900) – Chaetodonarmé à monocle. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 11, [12]; AU: 17,18. Depth: 1–100 m. Marine species.Genicanthus melanospilos (Bleeker, 1857) – Poisson ange zèbre.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 232). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 20–45 m. Marine species.Genicanthus watanabei (Yasuda & Tominaga, 1970) – Poissonange à raie jaune. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 232). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 20–81 m. Marine species.Pomacanthus annularis (Bloch, 1787). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by PYLE (2001b: 3284). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–30 m.Marine species.Pomacanthus imperator (Bloch, 1787) – Poisson ange impérial.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byW HITLEY (1961: 65). AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:1–100 m. Marine species.Pomacanthus semicirculatus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1831) – Poisson ange bleu, pomacanthe à demi-cercles.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 234–235). IRDNC andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, [12], 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Pomacanthus sexstriatus (Cuvier [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1831) – Poisson ange à six bandes. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Euxiphipopssexstriatus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 232). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14.Depth: 3–50 m. Marine species.Pomacanthus xanthometopon (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by PYLE (2001b: 3286). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–25 m.Marine species.Pygoplites diacanthus (Boddaert, 1772) – Poisson ange à bandesbleues, poisson duc. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 231). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth:1–48 m. Marine species.PentacerotidaeEvistias acutirostris (Temminck & Schlegel, 1844). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 59) and LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 311). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],[11], [12], 14, 16; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 18–193 m.Marine species.Pentaceros decacanthus Günther, 1859. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 26). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[7]; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: 19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26, [27], 28, 29, 30.Depth: 37–460 m. Marine species.Pentaceros japonicus Steindachner, 1883. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:59) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 26). IRDNC material. – D i s -tribution: NC: 1, [5], [7]. Depth: 100–830 m. Marinespecies.Pseudopentaceros richardsoni (Smith, 1844). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 59)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 26). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: [19], 20, 23, 24,25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 0–1000 m. Marine species.TerapontidaeMesopristes kneri (Bleeker, 1876). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 75), RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 70), and FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 338).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–8 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Terapon jarbua (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Relégué, violon;Kao-uo (Canala). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia (Grande Terre) as Therapon jarbua by PLESSIS &FOURMANOIR (1966c: 126); previously reported as Theraponservus by JOUAN (1863: 184). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10]; AU: 17. Depth:0–20 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Terapon theraps Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 208). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.KuhliidaeKuhlia marginata (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829) –Doule à queue rouge, kuhlie marginée; Didi (Paici). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by WEBER &BEAUFORT (1915: 30). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10, 12. Depth: 0–2 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.

408 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Kuhlia mugil (Bloch & Schneider [ex Forster], 1801). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 44) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 20). BPBM, IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth:0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Kuhlia munda (De Vis, 1884) – Doule à queue jaune; Didi-wawi(Paici). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby MARQUET et al. (1997: 29); previously reported as Kuhliahumilis by WEBER & BEAUFORT (1915: 29–30). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [7], 8, 9, 10, 12. Depth:0–2 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Kuhlia rupestris (Lacepède, 1802) – Carpe, doule, maraudeur,kuhlie des rochers; Thavit (Jawe), Punaak (Nemi), Didi( Paici), Hwa (Pije). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by WEBER & BEAUFORT (1915: 28–29); previouslydescribed as Kuhlia rupestris hedleyi by OGILBY (1898:767–768). AMS, IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–2 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.CirrhitidaeAmblycirrhitus bimacula (Jenkins, 1903) – Épervier. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 35) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 19). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 8, 14. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Cirrhitichthys falco Randall, 1963 – Épervier à joue épineuse.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 282). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–46 m. Marine species.Cirrhitichthys oxycephalus (Bleeker, 1855) – Épervier à tâchesrouges. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 282). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth: 1–40 m.Marine species.Cirrhitus pinnulatus (Bloch & Schneider [ex Forster], 1801) –Épervier. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 330). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; NZ: 20. Depth:0–3 m. Marine species.Cyprinocirrhites polyactis (Bleeker, 1874) – Cirrhite à nombreuxrayons. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR (1973: 34). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 10–132 m. Marine species.Neocirrhites armatus Castelnau, 1873. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by EVANS (2006:94). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 1–10 m. Marine species.Oxycirrhites typus Bleeker, 1857. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by RIVATON et al. (1990:35) and FRICKE (1999: 355). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–100 m. Marine species.Paracirrhites arcatus (Cuvier [ex Parkinson] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1829) – Cirrhite à tempe annelée. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961:65). AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth:1–33 m. Marine species.Paracirrhites forsteri (Schneider in Bloch & Schneider, 1801)– Épervier à tête ponctuée. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 283).IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–33 m.Marine species.Paracirrhites hemistictus (Günther, 1874) – Épervier tâcheté.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 284). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14, 15. Depth: 1–20 m. Marinespecies.CheilodactylidaeGoniistius francisi (Burridge, 2004). – T a x o n o m y : Reportedfrom New Caledonia in original description as Cheilodactylus(Goniistius) francisi by BURRIDGE (2004); previouslyreported as Cheilodactylus vittatus (non Garrett, 1864) byRIVATON et al. (1990: 35) and BURRIDGE (2002: 152). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, [10], [11], 12; AU: 17; NZ: 20. Depth:0–88 m. Marine species.Goniistius vestitus (Castelnau, 1879). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 35) andRANDALL et al. (1997: 519); previously reported as Goniistiusgibbosus (non Richardson, 1841) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 284). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, 10, 11, [12]; AU: 17,18. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.CepolidaeOwstonia sp. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia(Loyalty Islands) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 59) and RIVATON &RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 31); previously reported as ‘Sphenanthias(simopterus Smith (J. L. B.) 1968?)’ by FOURMANOIR(1976: 54–56). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:14. Depth: 65–116 m. Marine species.CichlidaeOreochromis mossambicus (Peters, 1852) – Tilapia du Mossambique,tilapia, lapia. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 35) and THOLLOT (1996a:12). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:8, 9, 10. Introduced, not native. Freshwater species.Sarotherodon occidentalis (Daget, 1962) – Tilapia, lapia. –T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia by MARQUETet al. (1997: 30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, 9, 10. Introduced,not native. Freshwater species.PomacentridaeAbudefduf septemfasciatus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byALLEN (1975: 230). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Abudefduf sexfasciatus (Lacepède, 1801) – Sergent major à queueen ciseaux. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby ALLEN (1975: 230); previously reported as Glyphiso doncoelestinus by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, IRDNC, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Abudefduf sordidus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Sergent àtâche noire. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby BORODIN (1932: 92); also reported as Glyphidodonleucopleurus by BORODIN (1932: 93). SMNS material. –

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 409D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14;AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Abudefduf vaigiensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) – Demoiselle àcinq bandes. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 62) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 17); also reported as Abudefduf saxatilis by ALLEN(1975: 230). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,[12], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 23. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Abudefduf whitleyi Allen & Robertson, 1974. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975: 230).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, [12]; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–5 m. Marine species.Acanthochromis polyacanthus (Bleeker, 1855). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 244). The record of this species needs additionalverification and the collection of specimens. – D i s -tribution: NC: [5], [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–65 m.Marine species.Amblyglyphidodon aureus (Cuvier [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1830) – Demoiselle jaune immaculé. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN(1975: 230). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1],5, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 3–45 m. Marine species.Amblyglyphidodon curacao (Bloch, 1787). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1981: 27).IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12]. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Amblyglyphidodon orbicularis (Hombron & Jacquinot in Jacquinot& Guichenot, 1853) – Demoiselle à ventre jaune. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN& RANDALL (2002c: 152); previously reported as Abudefdufleucogaster (non Bleeker, 1847) by BORODIN (1932: 92),and as ‘Amblyglyphidodon sp.’ by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 318). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Amblyglyphidodon ternatensis (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 62). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6,[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Amphiprion akindynos Allen, 1972 – Amphiprion du récif. –T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia by ALLEN(1972: 153); previously reported as Amphiprion sebae (nonBleeker, 1853) by WHITLEY (1961: 64); brown variety reportedas Amphiprion tricinctus (non Schultz & Welander inSchultz, 1953) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 248) (G. R.ALLEN, personal communication, May 2010). AMS, IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 1–25 m. Marine species.Amphiprion chrysopterus Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 339). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Amphiprion clarkii (Bennett, 1830) – Amphiprion de Clark. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN(1972: 117); previously reported as Amphiprion bicinctus(non Rüppell, 1830) by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 1–60 m. Marine species.Amphiprion melanopus Bleeker, 1852 – Amphiprion à tâche noire.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN(1972: 92); previously reported as Amphiprion ephippium(non Rüppell, 1830) by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 1–18 m. Marine species.Amphiprion perideraion Bleeker, 1855 – Amphiprion rose.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byW HITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], 12, 14.Depth: 1–38 m. Transitional water and marine.Cheiloprion labiatus (Day, 1877) – Demoiselle à grosses lèvres.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON et al. (1990: 63) and EVANS (2006: 102). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth:0–3 m. Marine species.Chromis acares Randall & Swerdloff, 1973. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 18). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], 14. Depth: 2–37 m. Marine species.Chromis agilis Smith, 1960 – Chromis de récif, chromis agile. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 63) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 26). IRDNC andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9],10, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–65 m. Marine species.Chromis alpha Randall, 1988. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 63) and MYERS(1999: 177); also reported as ‘Chromis sp. A’ by ALLEN (1975:230). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:12–95 m. Marine species.Chromis amboinensis (Bleeker, 1871). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNCand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,[9], 10, 14. Depth: 5–70 m. Marine species.Chromis analis (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN(1975: 230). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 10–144 m. Marine species.Chromis atripectoralis Welander & Schultz, 1951. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975: 230).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–29 m. Marinespecies.Chromis atripes Fowler & Bean, 1928 – Chromis à nageoiresfoncées. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 2–40 m. Marinespecies.Chromis caudalis Randall, 1988. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 339). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 15–55 m.Marine species.Chromis chrysura (Bliss, 1883) – Chromis corpulent. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975: 230).IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 3–45 m. Marine species.Chromis fl avomaculata Kamohara, 1960 – Chromis à épaulenoire. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byRIVATON et al. (1990: 63) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 26); previouslydescribed as Chromis kennensis by WHITLEY (1964:182) and reported by ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11],[12], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 23. Depth: 5–40 m. Marine species.

410 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Chromis fumea (Tanaka, 1917). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 63) andK ULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 125); previously described asChromis sp. by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 246) ; also reportedas Chromis nitida (non Whitley, 1928) by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 319). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], 11, 12, 14; AU: [17], 18; NZ:23. Depth: 3–72 m. Marine species.Chromis hypsilepis (Günther, 1867). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously reported as Chromisnotata (non Temminck & Schlegel, 1843) by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 319). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7],8, [9], [10], 14, 17, 18. Depth: 2–46 m. Marine species.Chromis iomelas Jordan & Seale, 1906 – Chromis moitié-moitié.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN(1975: 230). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 3–25 m.Marine species.Chromis lepidolepis Bleeker, 1877 – Chromis à nombreusesécailles. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 2–43 m. Marinespecies.Chromis leucura Gilbert, 1905 – Chromis à queue blanche. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 63) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 27). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 20–119 m. Marine species.Chromis margaritifer Fowler, 1946 – Chromis bicolore. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975:230); subsequently reported as Chromis fl avipectoralis (nonRandall, 1988) by EVANS (2006: 102). IRDNC and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,[12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 2–20 m. Marine species.Chromis mirationis Tanaka, 1917. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 63) andK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 27). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 40–208 m. Marine species.Chromis nitida (Whitley, 1928). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 359). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17.Depth: 5–25 m. Marine species.Chromis retrofasciata Weber, 1913 – Chromis à bande noire. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN(1975: 230). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth:12–120 m. Marine species.Chromis ternatensis (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975: 230); previouslyreported as Chromis caeruleus by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 133). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth:1–36 m. Marine species.Chromis vanderbilti (Fowler, 1941) – Chromis rayé. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975:230). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23.Depth: 2–20 m. Marine species.Chromis viridis (Cuvier [ex Ehrenberg] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830) – Chromis bleu-vert. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 63),R IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 32), and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 27); previously reported as Chromis caerulea (nonCuvier in Cuvier in Valenciennes, 1830) by ALLEN (1975:230). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:1–20 m. Marine species.Chromis weberi Fowler & Bean, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNCand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, [10], 14. Depth: 3–40 m. Marine species.Chromis xanthochira (Bleeker, 1851). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:18). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8,9, [10], 14. Depth: 10–48 m. Marine species.Chromis xanthura (Bleeker, 1854). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:3–40 m. Marine species.Chrysiptera biocellata (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) – Demoiselle àdeux ocelles. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Glyphidodontops biocellatus by ALLEN (1975:230); previously reported as Abudefduf zonatus by PLESSIS &F OURMANOIR (1966c: 134). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11],[12], 14. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Chrysiptera brownriggii (Bennett, 1828). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by MYERS (1999: 181); previouslyreported as Pomacentrus albofasciatus by PLESSIS& FOURMANOIR (1966c: 134), and as Glyphidodontops leucopomusby ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14.Depth: 0–12 m. Marine species.Chrysiptera cyanea (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) – Étincelle. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Glyphidodontopscyaneus by ALLEN (1975: 230); previously reportedas Iredaleichthys uniocellatus by WHITLEY (1961: 64).AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Chrysiptera fl avipinnis (Allen & Robertson, 1974). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 63) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 27). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 3–38 m. Marine species.Chrysiptera glauca (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 63) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 27). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 8;AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–3 m. Transitional water and marine.Chrysiptera notialis (Allen, 1975). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Glyphidodontops notialis by ALLENet al. (1976: 413). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 7–45 m.Marine species.Chrysiptera rex (Snyder, 1909) – Reine demoiselle. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Glyphidodontopsrex by ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14. Depth:1–20 m. Marine species.Chrysiptera rollandi (Whitley, 1961) – Demoiselle tricolore. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia asChromis rollandi by WHITLEY (1961: 60–61). AMS, IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 1–35 m. Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 411Chrysiptera starcki (Allen, 1973) – Demoiselle bleu à dos jaune.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asGlyphidodontops starcki by ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9],[10], 14. Depth: 20–60 m. Marine species.Chrysiptera talboti (Allen, 1975). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 340). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14.Depth: 2–35 m. Marine species.Chrysiptera taupou (Jordan & Seale, 1906). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Abudefduf taupou byPLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 134). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Chrysiptera tricincta (Allen & Randall, 1974) – Demoiselle àtrois bandes. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Glyphidodontops tricinctus by ALLEN (1975: 230).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–90 m. Marine species.Dascyllus aruanus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Dascyllus noir et blanc.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asTetradrachmum aruanum by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS,IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–20 m. Marinespecies.Dascyllus fl avicaudus Randall & Allen, 1977. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grand Récif Sud)by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 340). G. R. ALLEN (personalcommunication, May 2010) suggests that the New Caledonianrecord might be based on a variety of D. trimaculatus.SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, 11, [12].Depth: 2–40 m. Marine species.Dascyllus melanurus Bleeker, 1854. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Tetradrachmum melanurumby WHITLEY (1961: 65). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–68 m. Marinespecies.Dascyllus reticulatus (Richardson, 1846) – Dascyllus réticulé. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN(1975: 230); previously reported as Pellochromis marginatus(non Rüppell, 1829) by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–50 m. Marine species.Dascyllus trimaculatus (Rüppell, 1829) – Dascyllus à tâchesblanches. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14;AU: 17. Depth: 0–55 m. Marine species.Dischistodus fasciatus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1830).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandRécif Sud) by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 340). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], [8], 9, [10], 11. Depth:1–8 m. Marine species.Dischistodus melanotus (Bleeker, 1857). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (northeastern Grande Terre) byEVANS (2006: 103). Also a visual record from Lifou (LoyaltyIslands), based on three specimens observed by M. KULBICKIin 1997. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, [8], [9], [10], 14.Depth: 1–10 m. Marine species.Dischistodus prosopotaenia (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grand Récif Sud)by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 340); previously reported asChrysiptera sp. by RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 142). SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth:1–12 m. Transitional water and marine.Hemiglyphidodon plagiometopon (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by QUENOUILLE et al.(2004: 70). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 1–10 m. Marine species.Lepidozygus tapeinosoma (Bleeker, 1856) – Poisson demoisellebleu à dos jaune. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:1–30 m. Marine species.Neoglyphidodon carlsoni (Allen, 1975). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 18). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], 14. Depth: 1–5 m. Marine species.Neoglyphidodon melas (Cuvier [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1830). – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 64) and KULBICKI etal. (1994: 27). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.Depth: 1–12 m. Marine species.Neoglyphidodon nigroris (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asParaglyphidodon nigroris by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:242). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 2–23 m. Marine species.Neoglyphidodon polyacanthus (Ogilby, 1889) – Demoiselle ànombreuses épines, chromis à nombreuses épines, chromismoucheté. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Glyphisodon polyacanthus by WHITLEY (1961: 64).AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12; AU: 17, 18. Depth:2–30 m. Marine species.Neopomacentrus azysron (Bleeker, 1877) – Demoiselle à queuejaune. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 618). BPBM, IRDNC, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, [11], [12], 14. Depth: 1–12 m. Marine species.Neopomacentrus bankieri (Richardson, 1846). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by EVANS(2006: 103) and FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 340). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, [8], [9], 10. Depth:2–12 m. Marine species.Neopomacentrus cyanomos (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 242). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Neopomacentrus fi lamentosus (Macleay, 1882). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a:373); previously reported as Parapomacentrus bankieri (nonRichardson, 1846) by WHITLEY (1961: 65), and as Neopomacentrusanabatoides by ALLEN (1975: 230). AMS and SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth:2–12 m. Marine species.Neopomacentrus nemurus (Bleeker, 1857). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRAND-PERRIN (2000: 323); also reported as Neopomacentrus sp. byALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 1–10 m.Marine species.

412 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Neopomacentrus taeniurus (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by THOLLOT & KULBICKI(1988: 615, 618). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 6, [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Neopomacentrus violascens (Bleeker, 1848). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:64), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 33), and KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 18). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r ibution: NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 1–30 m.Marine species.Parma polylepis Günther, 1862. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975: 230); subsequentlyreported as Parma oligolepis (non Whitley, 1929) byQ UENOUILLE et al. (2004: 71). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], 12; AU: 17,18; NZ: 23. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Plectroglyphidodon dickii (Liénard, 1839) – Poisson demoiselleà écharpe noire. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11],[12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Plectroglyphidodon imparipennis (Vaillant in Vaillant & Sauvage,1875). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byALLEN (1975: 230). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Plectroglyphidodon johnstonianus Fowler & Ball, 1924. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975:230). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–18 m. Marinespecies.Plectroglyphidodon lacrymatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) – Demoiselleponctuée. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,[12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Plectroglyphidodon leucozonus (Bleeker, 1859) – Demoiselle àbande blanche. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 11, [12], 14;AU: 17. Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus adelus Allen, 1991. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975: 222). IRDNC andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,[11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–8 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus amboinensis Bleeker, 1868 – Demoiselle pâle. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by ALLEN(1975: 231). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 1–40 m.Marine species.Pomacentrus aurifrons Allen, 2004. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 377); previouslyreported as Pomacentrus smithi (non Fowler & Bean,1928) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 64) and GRIMAUD & KULBICKI(1998: 928). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 2–14 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus bankanensis Bleeker, 1853 – Demoiselle mouchetée.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby ALLEN (1975: 231). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14.Depth: 0–32 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus brachialis Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830 – Demoiselle à épaule noire. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 64)and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 18); previously reportedas Pomacentrus melanopterus by ALLEN (1975: 231). SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,[12], 14. Depth: 3–40 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus burroughi Fowler, 1918. – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia (Nouméa, Province Sud,Grande Terre), based on USNM 324095 (3 specimens). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–16 m.Marine species.Pomacentrus chrysurus Cuvier [ex Broussonet] in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 18); previouslyreported as Pomacentrus fl avicauda by ALLEN (1975: 231),and as Pomacentrus rhodonotus by RIVATON et al. (1990: 64).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus coelestis Jordan & Starks, 1901 – Demoiselle bleueet rouge. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 18); previously reportedas Abudefduf uniocellatus (non Quoy & Gaimard, 1825)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 64). IRDNC and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU:17. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus grammorhynchus Fowler, 1918. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 325). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6,7, 8, 9, [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth: 1–12 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus imitator (Whitley, 1964). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by ALLEN (1991: 147). IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,14. Depth: 1–15 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus lepidogenys Fowler & Bean, 1928 – Demoiselleà nombreuses écailles. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by ALLEN (1975: 231). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14.Depth: 1–12 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus moluccensis Bleeker, 1853 – Demoiselle jaune etlilas. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 246); previously reported asPseudopomacentrus suffl avus by WHITLEY (1961: 65), andas Pomacentrus popei by ALLEN (1975: 231). AMS, IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–14 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus nagasakiensis Tanaka, 1917. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 18); previously reported as Pomacentrus Wardi (nonWhitley, 1927) by FOURMANOIR (1981: 27), and describedas Pomacentrus arenarius by ALLEN (1987b); subsequentlyreported as Pomacentrus sp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 327). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 14.Depth: 3–35 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus nigromanus Weber, 1913. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 341). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, 14. Depth: 6–60 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus pavo (Bloch, 1787) – Demoiselle à couleursaphir. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 413material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,[12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–16 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus philippinus Evermann & Seale, 1907 – Demoiselledes Philippines. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by ALLEN (1975: 231). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14.Depth: 1–12 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus reidi Fowler & Bean, 1928. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:326); previously reported as Pomacentrus ovoides by BORODIN(1932: 92). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],[11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 3–70 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus simsiang Bleeker, 1856. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1981: 27).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],6, 7, 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus spilotoceps Randall, 2002. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:341). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Pomacentrus taeniometopon Bleeker, 1852 – Demoiselle foncée.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON et al. (1990 64) and ROSSIER & KULBICKI (2000: 21).IRDNC material. This record needs additional verification.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–8 m.Transitional water and marine.Pomacentrus tripunctatus Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1830 – Demoiselle à trois points. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c:134). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9,10, 14. Depth: 0–3 m. Transitional water and marine.Pomacentrus vaiuli Jordan & Seale, 1906 – Demoiselle à pointsbleus. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byALLEN (1975: 231). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 1–45 m.Marine species.Pomachromis richardsoni (Snyder, 1909). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by ALLEN (1975: 231). – D i s -t r i b u t io n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 14. Depth: 2–25 m.Marine species.Pristotis obtusirostris (Günther, 1862). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Texeirichthys obtusirostrisby RIVATON et al. (1990: 65) and as Pristotis obtusirostris byRANDALL (2005a: 383); previously reported as Pristotis jerdoniby RIVATON (1989: 144–145). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 2–80 m.Marine species.Stegastes albifasciatus (Schlegel & Müller, 1839). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Eupomacentrusalbifasciatus by ALLEN (1975: 230); previously reported asPomacentrus eclipticus by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c:134). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–4 m. Marine species.Stegastes apicalis (De Vis, 1885). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 341). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7, 8, 9, 14. Depth: 0–5 m. Marinespecies.Stegastes aureus (Fowler, 1927). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by ALLEN (1991: 169). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m.Marine species.Stegastes fasciolatus (Ogilby, 1889). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Eupomacentrus fasciolatusby ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14;AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Stegastes gascoynei (Whitley, 1964). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Eupomacentrus gascoyneiby ALLEN (1975: 230). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14;AU: 17, 18; NZ: 23. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Stegastes nigricans (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1802). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Pomacentrusnigricans by BORODIN (1932: 92); subsequently reportedas Eupomacentrus subniger by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS,IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–12 m. Marinespecies.Stegastes punctatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 386);previously reported as Eupomacentrus lividus (non Forsterin Bloch & Schneider, 1801) by ALLEN (1975: 231). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.LabridaeAnampses caeruleopunctatus Rüppell, 1829. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 45)and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 19). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: 20.Depth: 3–30 m. Marine species.Anampses femininus Randall, 1972 – Girelle féminine. – T a x -onomy: Reported from New Caledonia in original descriptionby RANDALL (1972: 176–180). AMS, IRDNC andBPBM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10,[11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 10–30 m. Marine species.Anampses geographicus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1840. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 45) and KULBICKI et al. (1994:28). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Anampses melanurus Bleeker, 1857. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (northeastern Grande Terre) byEVANS (2006: 105). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, [8], [9],[10]. Depth: 15–40 m. Marine species.Anampses meleagrides Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1839. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby EVANS (2006: 105). Also recorded by visual census fromLifou, Loyalty Islands by M. KULBICKI in 1997. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 3–60 m. Marinespecies.Anampses neoguinaicus Bleeker, 1878. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (1972: 180–182).AMS, BPBM, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 4–25 m.Marine species.Anampses twistii Bleeker, 1856. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 45) andK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 28). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, 7,8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 5–30 m. Marine species.Bodianus anthioides (Bennett, 1832) – Caudène. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &

414 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4LABOUTE (1976: 113). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 6–60 m. Marine species.Bodianus axillaris (Bennett, 1832) – Vieille partagée. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 114). IRDNC and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 2–80 m. Marine species.Bodianus bilunulatus (Lacepède, 1801) – Vieille à selle noire.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 114); subsequently reportedas Bodianus busellatus (non Gomon, 2006) by FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 341). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7],8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14, 15, 16. Depth: 12–86 m. Marinespecies.Bodianus bimaculatus Allen, 1973. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 45),R IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 29), and GOMON (2006:24–26). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7],8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: 23. Depth: 30–60 m.Marine species.Bodianus cylindriatus (Tanaka, 1930). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byR IVATON (1989: 152). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1. Depth: 250–370 m. Marine species.Bodianus dictynna Gomon, 2006. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description by GOMON(2006: 59–62); previously reported as Bodianus dianaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 114), as Bodianus sp. 4by PARENTI & RANDALL (2000: 7), and as Bodianus sp. byR ANDALL (2005a: 393). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8,[9], [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth: 9–37 m. Marine species.Bodianus fl avifrons Gomon, 2001. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by GOMON (2001: 411–412).MNHN and NMV material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 2, 12;AU: 17; NZ: 20. Depth: 114–340 m. Marine species.Bodianus izuensis Araga & Yoshino in Masuda, Araga & Yoshino,1975. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 45), RIVATON & BOURRET (1999:152), and PARENTI & RANDALL (2000: 5). MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 30–35 m.Marine species.Bodianus loxozonus (Snyder, 1908) – Vieille barrée. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 115); previously reported as Lepidaplois hirsutus(non Lacepéde, 1801) by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS,BPBM and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 3–40 m. Marine species.Bodianus masudai Araga & Yoshino in Masuda, Araga &Yoshino, 1975. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 45), RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 152), and PARENTI & RANDALL (2000: 6).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9],[10], [11], [12]; AU: 18. Depth: 30–113 m. Marine species.Bodianus mesothorax (Bloch & Schneider, 1801). – Taxonom y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byGOMON (2006: 67–69). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Bodianus paraleucosticticus Gomon, 2006. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by GOMON (2006:52–53); previously reported as Bodianus sp. by RIVATON etal. (1990: 45) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 28). BPBM material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 50–310 m. Marine species.Bodianus perditio (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834) – Perroquet banane,labre de la perdition. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Lepidaplois perditio by MCCULLOCH &WHITLEY (1925: 169). MNHN and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18.Depth: 9–25 m. Marine species.Bodianus unimaculatus (Günther, 1862). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously reported as Bodianusoxycephalus (non Bleeker, 1862) by RIVATON et al.(1990: 45). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 19, 20, 23. Depth:6–60 m. Marine species.Cheilinus chlorourus (Bloch, 1791) – Vieille tâchetée. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 116). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Cheilinus fasciatus (Bloch, 1791) – Vieille rayée. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 117). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 3–60 m. Marine species.Cheilinus oxycephalus Bleeker, 1853. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 45) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 28). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 1–40 m.Marine species.Cheilinus trilobatus Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801 – Vieilletriple queue, la chaux. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 135).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Cheilinus undulatus Rüppell, 1835 – Napoléon. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 118). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–60 m. Marine species.Cheilio inermis (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Longue girelle,banane. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 121). AMS and IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12,14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Choerodon anchorago (Bloch, 1791) – Poisson défense à tâchesoranges. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby BORODIN (1932: 94). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 3–25 m. Marine species.Choerodon fasciatus (Günther, 1867) – Poisson arlequin. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Lienardellafasciata by WHITLEY (1961: 61–62, 64). AMS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 4–35 m. Marine species.Choerodon gomoni Allen & Randall, 2002. – T a x o n o m y :Recorded from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) inoriginal description by ALLEN & RANDALL (2002a: 110); previouslyreported as ‘Choerodon sp. pink’ by KULBICKI etal. (1994: 29). BPBM and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 82 m. Marine species.Choerodon graphicus (De Vis, 1885) – Poisson défense des sargasses.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby KULBICKI (1988a: 90); previously reported as Choerops

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 415oligocanthus (non Bleeker, 1851) by BORODIN (1932: 94), andas Choerodon transversalis by WHITLEY (1961: 62, 64). AMS,IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6,7, 8, [9], 10, 11, 12. Depth: 15–40 m. Marine species.Choerodon jordani (Snyder, 1908) – Poisson défense à tâchesnoires. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byKULBICKI et al. (1994: 29); previously reported as Choerodonmelanostigma (non Fowler & Bean, 1928) by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 119). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7],8, [9], [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth: 15–60 m. Marine species.Choerodon margaritiferus Fowler & Bean, 1928. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 46) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:72 m. Marine species.Cirrhilabrus sp. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia(northeastern Grande Terre) as Cirrhilabrus exquisitus (nonSmith, 1957) by EVANS (2006: 106). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, [6], 7, [8], [9], [10]. Depth: 6–40 m. Marine species.Cirrhilabrus bathyphilus Randall & Nagareda, 2002. – T a x -o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)in original description by RANDALL & NAGAREDA(2002); previously reported as Cirrhilabrus sp. by RIVATON etal. (1990: 46) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29). BPBM, MNHNand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth:6–40 m. Marine species.Cirrhilabrus laboutei Randall & Lubbock, 1982. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by RANDALL& LUBBOCK (1982: 2–6); previously reported as Cirrhilabrussp. by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 121). BMNH, BPBM,CAS, MNHN, USNM and WAM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17.Depth: 7–55 m. Marine species.Cirrhilabrus lineatus Randall & Lubbock, 1982. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by RANDALL& LUBBOCK (1982: 6–9); subsequently reported as ‘Cirrhilabrussp. B’ by RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 156). BMNH,CAS, MNHN, USNM and WAM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–55 m. Marinespecies.Cirrhilabrus punctatus Randall & Kuiter, 1989. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al.(1994: 29). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth:2–78 m. Marine species.Cirrhilabrus roseafascia Randall & Lubbock, 1982. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) by RANDALL & LUBBOCK (1982: 9–11). BPBM material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 100 m. Marine species.Coris aygula Lacepède, 1801 – Coris clown. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 46)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29); previously reported as Coriscingulum and C. angulata by WHITLEY (1961: 64), and asCoris variegatus (non Rüppell, 1835) by FOURMANOIR (1981:27). AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–30 m. Marinespecies.Coris batuensis (Bleeker, 1856–1857). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29);previously reported as Coris schroederi (non Bleeker, 1858)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 46). BMNH material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 1–15 m. Marinespecies.Coris dorsomacula Fowler, 1908. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29); subsequentlyreported as Coris multicolor (non Rüppell, 1835) byRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 158). BPBM and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14.Depth: 2–40 m. Marine species.Coris gaimard (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) – Coris à pointsbleus. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 124). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 1–50 m. Marine species.Coris picta (Bloch & Schneider, 1801). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 46) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 29). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 8, 14;AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 3–25 m. Marine species.Coris pictoides Randall & Kuiter, 1982. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 19). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth:9–33 m. Marine species.Coris sandageri (Hector, 1884). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 342) asCoris sandeyeri; previously reported as Guntheria trimaculataby WHITLEY (1961: 64). We here use the prevailing spellingof the species name, sandageri. AMS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18;NZ: 20, 21, 23. Depth: 2–60 m. Marine species.Cymolutes praetextatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a:408); previously reported as Cymolutes lecluse (non Quoy &Gaimard, 1824) by WHITLEY (1961: 64), and as Cymolutes sp.by RIVATON et al. (1990: 46). AMS and IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU:[17], 18. Depth: 1–6 m. Marine species.Cymolutes torquatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1840). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byLABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 357). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 1–20 m.Marine species.Diproctacanthus xanthurus (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 342). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–20 m. Marine species.Epibulus insidiator (Pallas, 1770) – Epibule trompeur. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 120). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14.Depth: 1–42 m. Marine species.Gomphosus varius Lacepède, 1801 – Poisson oiseau. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 124); previously described as Thalassomastuckiae by WHITLEY (1959: 19). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Halichoeres annularis (Valenciennes [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1839). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Halichoeres lamarii anularis byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 342); previously reported asHalichoeres marginatus (non Rüppell, 1835) by RIVATON et

416 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4al. (1990: 46) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14.Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Halichoeres argus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Girelle paon.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR (1981: 27); previously reported as Halicoeresleparensis by BORODIN (1932: 94). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth:0–15 m. Marine species.Halichoeres biocellatus Schultz in Schultz, Chapman, Lachner& Woods, 1960. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 46) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 29). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 1–35 m. Marinespecies.Halichoeres chloropterus (Bloch, 1791). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 358). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Halichoeres chrysus Randall, 1981. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:19). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 2–60 m. Marinespecies.Halichoeres claudia Randall & Rocha, 2009. – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia; previously reported asHalichoeres ornatissimus (non Garrett, 1863) by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 360). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 4–15 m. Marine species.Halichoeres hartzfeldii (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia, based on three specimens observedat Ouvéa, Loyalty Islands by M. KULBICKI in 1997;previously reported as Halichoeres zeylonicus (non Bennett,1833) by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 361). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [1], [5], 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–30 m.Marine species.Halichoeres hortulanus (Lacepède, 1801). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:46) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29). SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14;AU: 17. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Halichoeres margaritaceus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1839). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 46) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 29). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ:20. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Halichoeres melanurus (Bleeker, 1852) – Girelle à trois yeux. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 46) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 19); alsoreported as Halichoeres timorensis (non Bleeker, 1852) andHalichoeres vrolikii (non Bleeker, 1855) by RIVATON et al.(1990: 46), as Halichoeres howeni by THOLLOT & KULBICKI(1988: 618), and as Coris aurilineata (non Randall & Kuiter,1982) by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 355). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1],5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: [17], 18. Depth: 0–10 m.Marine species.Halichoeres melasmapomus Randall, 1981. – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia, based on one specimenobserved at Moindou in the southwestern lagoon of GrandeTerre by M. KULBICKI in 1997. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [14]. Depth: 4–30 m. Marine species.Halichoeres miniatus (Valenciennes [ex Kuhl & Hasselt] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1839). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 19).SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,[6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Halichoeres nebulosus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1839) – Girelle nébuleuse. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 46) andK ULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 19). SMNS material. – Distr i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17.Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Halichoeres prosopeion (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 46) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 29). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14. Depth: 2–40 m. Marine species.Halichoeres richmondi Fowler & Bean, 1928. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by EVANS (2006: 107). Alsorecorded from Koné, northwestern lagoon, Grande Terre,based on one specimen observed by M. KULBICKI in 1997,and a video taken in June 2010. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Halichoeres scapularis (Bennett, 1832). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 343). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–10 m. Marine species.Halichoeres trimaculatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1834) – Girelle àtrois tâches. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 125). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 2–30 m. Marinespecies.Hemigymnus fasciatus (Bloch, 1792) – Tamarin à bandes noires,chien noir. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 120). IRDNC andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Hemigymnus melapterus (Bloch, 1791) – Tamarin vert, labreaux grandes lèvres. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, IRDNC and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Hologymnosus annulatus (Lacepède, 1801). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 20); previously reported as Bodianus sp. by JOUAN(1861: 273). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14.Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Hologymnosus doliatus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801) –Uoh (Ile Ouen). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 46) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 29). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11],[12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Hologymnosus longipes (Günther, 1862). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 46) andRANDALL et al. (1997: 324). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 5–30 m. Marine species.Iniistius aneitensis (Günther, 1862). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Xyrichthys aneitensis by

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 417L ABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 371). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU:17. Depth: 12–92 m. Marine species.Iniistius celebicus (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 343); previously reported as Xyrichthyssp. by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1;AU: 17. Depth: 6–20 m. Marine species.Iniistius pavo (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1840)– Rason paon, vieux monde. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Hemipteronotus pavo by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 124). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6,[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–100 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Iniistius pentadactylus (Linnaeus, 1758). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (northeastern Grande Terre) byEVANS (2006: 107). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, [8], [9],[10]. Depth: 2–18 m. Marine species.Labrichthys unilineatus (Guichenot, 1847). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:46) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12],14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Labroides bicolor Fowler & Bean, 1928 – Nettoyeur à deux couleurs.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 126). IRDNC and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,[12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Labroides dimidiatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1839) – Nettoyeur partagé. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 126).IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–40 m.Marine species.Labroides pectoralis Randall & Springer, 1975 – Nettoyeur àtête orange. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 47) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 20). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 2–28 m. Marine species.Labroides rubrolabiatus Randall, 1958 – Nettoyeur à tête orange.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 127). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–32 m. Marine species.Labropsis australis Randall, 1981. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description by RANDALL(1981: 149–154). BPBM, MNHN and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU:17. Depth: 2–55 m. Marine species.Labropsis xanthonota Randall, 1981. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description by RANDALL(1981: 138–143). BPBM, MNHN and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth:7–55 m. Marine species.Macropharyngodon choati Randall, 1978. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by PARENTI & RANDALL(2000: 30) and KUITER (2002: 144). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Macropharyngodon kuiteri Randall, 1978. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:47) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 5–55 m. Marinespecies.Macropharyngodon meleagris (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1839) – Labre léopard. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 47) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 29). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12],14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Macropharyngodon negrosensis Herre, 1932. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 47)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 2–32 m. Marinespecies.Novaculoides macrolepidotus (Bloch, 1791). – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia, based on one specimenobserved off Nouméa in the southwestern lagoon of GrandeTerre by M. KULBICKI in 1997. IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth:3–25 m. Marine species.Novaculichthys taeniourus (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801) –Rason algue, vieux monde, sorcier. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Hemipteronotus taeniourusby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 123). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14;AU: 17, 18. Depth: 3–25 m. Marine species.Oxycheilinus bimaculatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1840). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1989: 618). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12],14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–110 m. Marine species.Oxycheilinus celebicus (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 346, 365). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, 9, 10.Depth: 3–40 m. Marine species.Oxycheilinus digramma (Lacepède, 1801) – Vieille à lignes violettes.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Cheilinus diagrammus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:116). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 2–50 m. Marine species.Oxycheilinus nigromarginatus Randall, Westneat & Gomon,2003. – T a x o n o m y : Originally described from NewCaledonia by RANDALL et al. (2003: 365–369); previouslyreported as Oxycheilinus sp. 2 by PARENTI & RANDALL(2000: 33), and as Oxycheilinus sp. 1 and sp. 2 by LABOUTE &G RANDPERRIN (2000: 366). BPBM, CAS, NSMT and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 10–27 m. Marine species.Oxycheilinus orientalis (Günther [ex Bleeker], 1862). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 45) and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 125). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10,14. Depth: 15–80 m. Marine species.Oxycheilinus unifasciatus (Streets, 1877) – Labre rose. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 45) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 28); previously reportedas Cheilinus rhodocrous (non Günther in Playfair &Günther, 1867) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 117). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU:17. Depth: 1–160 m. Marine species.Pseudocheilinus evanidus Jordan & Evermann, 1903. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et

418 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4al. (1990: 47) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29). BPBM, MNHN,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14. Depth: 2–61 m. Marine species.Pseudocheilinus hexataenia (Bleeker, 1857) – Labre à sixbandes. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 47), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES(1990: 29), and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 29). BPBM, MNHN,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 2–35 m. Marinespecies.Pseudocheilinus ocellatus Randall, 1999. – T a x o n o m y :Recorded from New Caledonia in original description byR ANDALL (1999: 21–25); previously reported as Pseudocheilinusspecies by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 20). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 20–58 m. Marinespecies.Pseudocheilinus octotaenia Jenkins, 1901. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 47)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30). BPBM, MNHN and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14.Depth: 2–50 m. Marine species.Pseudocheilinus tetrataenia Schultz in Schultz, Chapman, Lachner& Woods, 1960. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 47) and RANDALL (2005a:431). BPBM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 6–44 m. Marine species.Pseudocoris heteroptera (Bleeker, 1857). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously reported as Pseudolepidaploisphilippinus and Pseudocoris philippina byRIVATON et al. (1990: 47), and as Pseudocoris bleekeri (nonHubrecht, 1876) by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 343). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 2–54 m. Marine species.Pseudocoris yamashiroi (Schmidt, 1931). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 47) andKULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 20). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12],14; AU: [18]; NZ: 20. Depth: 5–25 m. Marine species.Pseudodax moluccanus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1840). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 367). – D i s -tribution: NC: [1], 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:3–60 m. Marine species.Pseudojuloides cerasinus (Snyder, 1904). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:47) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30). USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU:17. Depth: 2–61 m. Marine species.Pseudojuloides elongatus Ayling & Russell, 1977. – T a x o n o -my: New record from New Caledonia, based on two specimensobserved in the southwestern lagoon of Grande Terreby M. KULBICKI in 1997. IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 23.Depth: 5–50 m. Marine species.Pteragogus sp. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledoniaas Pteragogus cryptus (non Randall, 1981) by RIVATON et al.(1990: 47) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30), as ‘Pteragogus cf.cryptus (1)’ by KUITER (2002: 56), and as Pteragogus sp. byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 343). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth:2–69 m. Marine species.Pteragogus enneacanthus (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994:30). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–64 m. Marine species.Pteragogus fl agellifer (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1839). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Chesterfield Islands) as Pteragogus fl agellifera by RIVATONet al. (1990: 47) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30); also reportedas Pteragogus opercularis (non Peters, 1855) by RIVATON(1989: 145). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–78 m. Marine species.Stethojulis bandanensis (Bleeker, 1851) – Girelle à lignesbleues. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 129); previously reportedas Stethojulis axillaris (non Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) byW HITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14;AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Stethojulis notialis Randall, 2000. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description by RANDALL(2000: 24–29); previously reported as Stethojulis interrupta(non Bleeker, 1851) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 47). IRDNC,MNHN, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], 12; AU: 18. Depth: 0–6 m. Marinespecies.Stethojulis strigiventer (Bennett, 1833). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS,BPBM, MNHN, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:1–15 m. Marine species.Stethojulis trilineata (Bloch & Schneider, 1801). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (northeastern GrandeTerre) by EVANS (2006: 108). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7,8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Suezichthys arquatus Russell, 1985. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 47) andKUITER (2002: 96); previously reported as Pseudolabrus sp.by ALLEN et al. (1976: 422). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 13–100 m. Marine species.Suezichthys devisi (Whitley, 1941). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KUITER (2002: 100); previously reportedas Suezichthys gracilis (non Steindachner & Döderlein,1887) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 47). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth: 5–30 m. Marinespecies.Terelabrus rubrovittatus Randall & Fourmanoir, 1988. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (southwesternGrande Terre) by RANDALL & FOURMANOIR (1988).BPBM material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 92–100 m. Marine species.Thalassoma amblycephalum (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Thalassoma amblycephalusby BORODIN (1932: 94); subsequently reported as Thalassomamelanochir by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth:0–15 m. Marine species.Thalassoma hardwicke (Bennett, 1830) – Girelle à six bandesnoires. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Thalassoma hardwickei by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 419(1976: 127). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18.Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Thalassoma lunare (Linnaeus, 1758) – Girelle verte. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961:65); previously reported as Labrus sp. by JOUAN (1861: 269–270). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18;NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Thalassoma lutescens (Lay & Bennett [ex Solander], 1839) –Girelle jaune. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 128); previouslyreported as Thalassoma aneitense by WHITLEY (1961: 65).AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23.Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Thalassoma nigrofasciatum Randall, 2003 – Girelle à quatrebandes noires. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 440); previously reported asJulis jansenii (non Bleeker, 1856) by GÜNTHER (1909: 295).AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20.Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Thalassoma purpureum (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Girellehublot. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 47) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–10 m.Marine species.Thalassoma quinquevittatum (Lay & Bennett, 1839). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 47) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, 9,[10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Thalassoma trilobatum (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1801).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 30). IRDNC and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], 12, 14; AU:17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Wetmorella albofasciata Schultz & Marshall, 1954. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989:145). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 3–42 m. Marine species.Wetmorella nigropinnata (Seale, 1901) – Labre à bandes jaunes.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON et al. (1990: 47) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30); previouslyreported as Wetmorella ocellata by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 128). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–30 m.Marine species.Xiphocheilus typus Bleeker, 1857. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 47) and KULBICKI& WANTIEZ (1990: 125). PARENTI & RANDALL (2000: 48) usedthe junior synonym Xiphocheilus quadrimaculatus Günther,1880 with priority over Xiphocheilos typus Bleeker, 1856without comment. IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 35–85 m. Marine species.ScaridaeBolbometopon muricatum (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1840) – Perroquet à bosse. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Bolbometopon muricatus byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 108). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Calotomus carolinus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1840) – Perroquet des Carolines. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66) andKULBICKI et al. (1993: 29). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, 7,8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14. Depth: 0–69 m. Marine species.Calotomus spinidens (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 8.Depth: 0–72 m. Marine species.Cetoscarus ocellatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1840) – Perroquet à points rouges. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:344); previously reported as Scarus cretensis (non Lin naeus,1758) by BORODIN (1932: 95), and as Cetoscarus bicolor (nonRüppell, 1829) by WHITLEY (1958: 35–36). AMS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth:0–30 m. Marine species.Chlorurus bleekeri (Beaufort in Weber & Beaufort, 1940) – Perroquetà joue blanche. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Scarus bleekeri by RIVATON et al. (1990:66) and as Chlorurus bleekeri by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 376). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Chlorurus frontalis (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1840). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asScarus bleekeri by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66) and KULBICKI etal. (1994: 30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], 7, 8, [9],[10], [11], 12. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Chlorurus japanensis (Bloch, 1789) – Perroquet de Bloch. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by EVANS(2006: 109). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7, [9]. Depth: 1–20 m.Marine species.Chlorurus microrhinos (Bleeker, 1854) – Perroquet bleu. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Scarusmicrorhinos by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66) and KULBICKI etal. (1994: 30); subsequently reported as Scarus gibbus (nonRüppell, 1828) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 112, andas Scarus rhoduropterus (non Bleeker, 1861) by RIVATON &BOURRET (1999: 166). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 1–35 m. Marine species.Chlorurus sordidus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Perroquetsale. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asScarus sordidus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 112). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 1–50 m. Marine species.Hipposcarus longiceps (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1840) – Perroquet à longue tête. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30); previously reported as Scarusharid (non Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) by FOURMANOIR &L ABOUTE (1976: 110). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Leptoscarus vaigiensis (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824) – Perroquetmarbré. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS and IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, [18];NZ: 23. Depth: 1–15 m. Marine species.

420 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Scarus altipinnis (Steindachner, 1879) – Perroquet à bec vert.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON et al. (1990: 66) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 29); previouslyreported as Scarus chlorodon (non Jenyns, 1842)by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 108). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 1–50 m. Marine species.Scarus chameleon Choat & Randall, 1986. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:3–30 m. Marine species.Scarus dimidiatus Bleeker, 1859. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by BELLWOOD (2001: 3482). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12,14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–12 m. Transitional water and marine.Scarus fl avipectoralis Schultz, 1958. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66) andKULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 20). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Scarus forsteni (Bleeker, 1861). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66) andK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 30); previously reported as Scarusmus by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 136). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], 12, 14.Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Scarus frenatus Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1802. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 66) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30); previously reportedas Scarus upolensis by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 135–136). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Scarus ghobban Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775 – Perroquet à bandesbleues. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 110); subsequently reportedas Scarus sp. 3 by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 383).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–90 m. Transitional water andmarine.Scarus globiceps Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1840. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON et al. (1990: 66) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 1–18 m. Marine species.Scarus longipinnis Randall & Choat, 1980. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:66) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 30). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17.Depth: 2–69 m. Marine species.Scarus niger Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775 – Perroquet dorade.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 113). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Scarus oviceps Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1840 –Perroquet à casquette. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66) and KULBICKI etal. (1994: 30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–15 m. Marine species.Scarus psittacus Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66)and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 29). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:0–25 m. Marine species.Scarus quoyi Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1840 –Perroquet de Quoy. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66) and RANDALL et al.(1997: 530); previously reported as Pseudoscarus chrysopomaby BORODIN (1932: 95). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6],7, 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 2–18 m. Marine species.Scarus rivulatus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1840 –Perroquet à museau rayé. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66) and KULBICKIet al. (1994: 30); previously reported as Scarus fasciatus byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 110). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth:1–30 m. Marine species.Scarus rubroviolaceus Bleeker, 1847. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66) andKULBICKI et al. (1993: 29). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–36 m. Marine species.Scarus schlegeli (Bleeker, 1861) – Perroquet à raie jaune. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL(2005a: 461); previously reported as Scarus venosus byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 110). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–50 m. Marinespecies.Scarus spinus (Kner, 1868). – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66) and KULBICKIet al. (1994: 31). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14. Depth: 2–25 m. Marinespecies.ChiasmodontidaeChiasmodon pluriradiatus Parr, 1939. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by MELO (2009: 595–597); previouslyreported as Chiasmodon lavenbergi by PROKOFIEV &KUKUEV (2009: 925). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4; AU: 17; NZ: 22, 25, 30. Depth: 150–1600 m. Marinespecies.Dysalotus alcocki MacGilchrist, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 35) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 324). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4. Depth: 0–2100 m. Marine species.Kali kerberti Weber, 1913. – T a x o n o m y : New record fromNew Caledonia (southwest of Grande Terre); previously reportedas Kali sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 35) and RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 324). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 4. Depth: 1300–2458 m. Marine species.Pseudoscopelus obtusifrons (Fowler, 1934). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 35) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 324); previously reported as Pseudoscopelussagamianus (non Tanaka, 1908) by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 114, 117). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:4; AU: 18. Depth: 124–2250 m. Marine species.ChampsodontidaeChampsodon guentheri Regan, 1908. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 34),R IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 27), and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 31). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4.Depth: 0–1020 m. Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 421Champsodon longipinnis Matsubara & Amaoka in Matsu bara,Ochiai, Amaoka & Nakamura, 1964. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 34),R IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 27). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, 8. Depth: 0–267 m. Marinespecies.Champsodon nudivittis (Ogilby, 1895). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia, based on SMNS material fromOuvéa, Loyalty Islands: SMNS 23696 (1 specimen), SMNS23751 (1 specimen), SMNS 23757 (2 specimens). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–335 m. Marine species.Champsodon snyderi Franz, 1910. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 152). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4. Depth: 0–370 m. Marinespecies.PinguipedidaeKochichthys fl avofasciatus (Kamohara, 1936). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 53)and RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 32). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 80–200 m. Marine species.*Parapercis albipinna Randall, 2008. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (southwestern GrandeTerre) by RANDALL (2008: 160). BPBM material (holotype).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 100 m.Marine species.Parapercis australis Randall, 2003 – Parapercis cylindrique. –T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia in originaldescription by RANDALL (2003: 4–9); previously reported asParapercis cylindrica (non Bloch, 1792) by WHITLEY (1961:65), and as Parapercis maculata (non Bloch & Schneider,1801) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 60). BPBM, IRDNC, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–82 m. Marine species.Parapercis binivirgata (Waite, 1904). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byR IVATON (1989: 155). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1; NZ: 23. Depth: 295–330 m. Marine species.Parapercis clathrata Ogilby, 1910. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 21).AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 2–50 m. Marine species.Parapercis colemani Randall & Francis, 1993. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 345). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 14; AU: 18. Depth: 2–126 m. Marine species.*Parapercis fl avescens Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (southof Île des Pins) by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 412–413).MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 12.Depth: 360 m. Marine species.Parapercis hexophtalma (Cuvier [ex Ehrenberg] in Cuvier &Valenciennes, 1829) – Parapercis multiocellé. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Parapercishexophthalmus by WHITLEY (1961: 65); subsequently reportedas Parapercis polyophthalma by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 134). AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:1–25 m. Marine species.Parapercis lineopunctata Randall, 2003. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) in original descriptionby RANDALL (2003: 12–16). BPBM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1; AU: 17. Depth: 3–28 m. Marine species.Parapercis millepunctata (Günther, 1860). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994:31). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 3–50 m. Marinespecies.Parapercis multiplicata Randall, 1984. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 60) andKULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 21). USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 4–30 m.Marine species.Parapercis nebulosa (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 345). SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 11–120 m. Marine species.Parapercis schauinslandii (Steindachner, 1900). – Taxonom y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 60) and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 124). SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9],[10], 14. Depth: 32–82 m. Marine species.Parapercis snyderi Jordan & Starks, 1905. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byRIVATON et al. (1990: 60), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990:32), and RANDALL (2003: 16–17). BPBM material. – D i s -t r i b u t io n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–25 m.Marine species.Parapercis xanthozona (Bleeker, 1849) – Parapercis à sixocelles. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 60), RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 168), and LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:391). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 10–20 m. Marine species.TrichonotidaeTrichonotus elegans Shimada & Yoshino, 1984. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 76), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 36), andLABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 387). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–30 m.Marine species.Trichonotus fi lamentosus (Steindachner, 1867). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byRIVATON et al. (1990: 76), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990:36), and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 31). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 10–217 m. Marine species.Trichonotus setiger Bloch & Schneider, 1801. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by LABOUTE& GRANDPERRIN (2000: 385, 387); previously reported as Trichonotussp. by RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 36). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–80 m.Marine species.CreediidaeChalixodytes tauensis Schultz, 1943. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) as Chalixodytestauensis and C. chameleontoculis by KULBICKI &W ILLIAMS (1997: 21). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.

422 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Limnichthys nitidus Smith, 1958. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 345); previouslyreported as Limnichthys donaldsoni by RIVATON etal. (1990: 37), and as Limnichthys sp. by RIVATON & RICHERDE FORGES (1990: 27). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–12 m. Marinespecies.PercophidaeAcanthaphritis grandisquamis (Günther, 1880). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 60); also reported as Acanthaphritessp. by RIVATON (1989: 152). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 48–217 m. Marine species.Bembrops caudimacula Steindachner, 1876. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byRIVATON et al. (1990: 60); subsequently reported as Bembropssp. by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 31). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1. Depth: 186–590 m. Marine species.Bembrops fi lifera Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATON(1989: 155). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1.Depth: 300–350 m. Marine species.Chrionema chryseres Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byR IVATON (1989: 155). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1. Depth: 335–490 m. Marine species.Pteropsaron sp. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia(Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATON (1989: 155). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 220 m. Marine species.Pteropsaron neocaledonicus Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 419). MNHN material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 12. Depth: 360 m.Marine species.AmmodytidaeAmmodytoides vagus (McCulloch & Waite, 1916). – Ta xo n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Bleekeria vagaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 2), and as Ammodytoides vagus byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 345); also reported as Ammodytessp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 387). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], [12];AU: 17. Depth: 5–35 m. Marine species.Bleekeria mitsukurii Jordan & Evermann, 1902. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)as Embolichthys mitsukurii by RIVATON et al. (1990: 2) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 31). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 56–217 m. Marine species.UranoscopidaeIchthyscopus sannio Whitley, 1936. – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously reported as Ichthyoscopuslebeck (non Bloch & Schneider, 1801) by RIVATONet al. (1990: 76) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 170). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 1–10 m. Marine species.Uranoscopus oligolepis Bleeker, 1878. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 76) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 170). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–35 m. Marine species.Uranoscopus sulphureus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1832. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby KULBICKI et al. (1994: 31). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–350 m. Marine species.TripterygiidaeCeratobregma helenae Holleman, 1987. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1994: 160–163).MNHN, ROM and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Enneapterygius elegans (Peters, 1876). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1994: 203–208).BPBM, IRDNC, MNHN, ROM, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth:0–12 m. Marine species.Enneapterygius fl avoccipitis Shen in Shen & Wu, 1994. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1997:199–209). ROM, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 0–22 m. Marinespecies.Enneapterygius hemimelas (Kner & Steindachner, 1867). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE(1994: 215–229); also reported as Enneapterygius semilarvatusby KULBICKI et al. (1994: 32). BPBM, IRDNC, ROM,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[6], 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Enneapterygius howensis Fricke, 1997. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2001: 4). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], [11], [12];AU: 17. Depth: 0–9 m. Marine species.Enneapterygius nanus (Schultz in Schultz, Chapman, Lachner& Woods, 1960). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FRICKE (1994: 255–259). BPBM, ROM, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Enneapterygius niger Fricke, 1994. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1994: 259–263).AMS, BPBM, IRDNC, MNHN, NMNZ, ROM, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,12. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.*Enneapterygius paucifasciatus Fricke, 1994. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (southwesternGrande Terre) by FRICKE (1994: 264–266). BPBM, MNHNand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8. Depth:2–4 m. Marine species.Enneapterygius philippinus (Peters, 1868). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1997: 274–288);previously reported as Enneapterygius minutus by FRICKE(1994: 242–250). AMS, ROM, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–8 m.Marine species.Enneapterygius rhabdotus Fricke, 1994. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2001: 5). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7, [9], 14. Depth: 1–8 m.Marine species.Enneapterygius rhothion Fricke, 1997. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1997: 304–310); previously reported as ‘Enneapterygius hemimelas(non Kner & Steindachner, 1867) colour phase V’ by FRICKE(1994: 219, 221). BPBM, NMNZ, ROM, SMNS and USNM

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 423material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14. Depth: 0–8 m. Marine species.Enneapterygius rubicauda Shen in Shen & Wu, 1994. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands)by FRICKE (1997: 310–314). USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–7 m. Marine species.Enneapterygius rufopileus (Waite, 1904). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1997: 314–321).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8,[9], [10], [11], 12; AU: 17. Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.Enneapterygius similis Fricke, 1997. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia (Grande Terre) in original descriptionby FRICKE (1997: 326–330); previously reported as ‘Enneapterygiushemimelas (non Kner & Steindachner, 1867)intergradations between colour phase I and II’ by FRICKE(1994: 218, 221). SMNS material (paratype). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–13 m. Marine species.Enneapterygius triserialis Fricke, 1994. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1997: 304–310). BPBM, MNHN, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth:0–17 m. Marine species.*Enneapterygius trisignatus Fricke, 2001. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (northern GrandeTerre) by FRICKE (2001: 6–8). MNHN and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], 6, 7. Depth: 1–3 m. Marinespecies.Enneapterygius tutuilae Jordan & Seale, 1906. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1994:285–297). BPBM, IRDNC, ROM, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], 11, 12, 14.Depth: 0–32 m. Marine species.Enneapterygius williamsi Fricke, 1997. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1997: 361–366). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[6], 7, [9], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Helcogramma sp. (to be described by J. T. WILLIAMS). – T a x o n -o m y : Reported from New Caledonia as Helcogramma ellioti(non Herre, 1944) by HANSEN (1986: 335–337), as Helcogrammasp. by FRICKE (1994: 403–409), as Helcogrammasp. 7 (“Safra” triplefin) by FRICKE (1997: 403–408), and as‘Helcogramma cf. ellioti’ by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 21).BPBM, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–15 m. Marine species.Helcogramma gymnauchen (Weber, 1909). – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia, based on SMNS 25400(1 specimen) from Île Nou, off southwestern Grande Terre.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–8 m.Marine species.Helcogramma hudsoni (Jordan & Seale, 1906). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as Tripterygion hudsoniby PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 141). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12.Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Helcogramma novaecaledoniae Fricke, 1994. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1994:429–430); previously reported as Helcogramma obtusirostre(non Klunzinger, 1871) by HANSEN (1986: 344, part). MNHNand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, 9,[10], 11, 12, 14. Depth: 2–38 m. Marine species.Helcogramma rhinoceros Hansen, 1986. – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia based on a photograph taken byG. R. ALLEN at Balabio (Cook Lagoon) in 2006 (fig. XX). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5. Depth: 0–2 m. Marine species.Helcogramma trigloides (Bleeker, 1858). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2001: 4) and FRICKE(2002c: 193–194). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Norfolkia brachylepis (Schultz in Schultz, Chapman, Lachner &Woods, 1960). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FRICKE (1994: 465–470). IRDNC, NMNZ, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9,14. Depth: 1–9 m. Marine species.Norfolkia squamiceps (McCulloch & Waite, 1916). – Ta x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1994:473–475); previously reported as Norkolkia sp. by RIVATONet al. (1990: 76). IRDNC, NMNZ, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12,14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–12 m. Marine species.Norfolkia thomasi Whitley, 1964. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FRICKE (1994: 476–478). NMNZ andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], [11], 14. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Springerichthys kulbickii (Fricke & Randall in Fricke, 1994).– T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaas Gracilopterygion kulbickii by FRICKE & RANDALL inFRICKE (1994: 367–373). BPBM, ROM, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], 14.Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Ucla xenogrammus Holleman, 1993. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description by HOLLEMAN(1993: 5–8). NMNZ, ROM, SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth:2–41 m. Marine species.BlenniidaeAlticus sp. (to be described by J. T. WILLIAMS). – T a x o n o -m y : Reported from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 346). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7,[9]. Depth: 0–2 m. Marine species.Alticus sertatus (Garman, 1903) – Blennie sauteur. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI& WILLIAMS (1997: 21); previously reported as Alticus saliens(non Forster, 1788) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 27). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–2 m. Marine species.Andamia sp. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia asAndamia reyi by RIVATON et al. (1990: 27). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–2 m.Marine species.Andamia amphibius (Walbaum, 1792). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 346). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 14. Depth: 0–2 m. Marine species.Aspidontus dussumieri (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byRIVATON et al. (1990: 28) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 32); previouslyreported as Petroscirtes gorrorensis by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 114). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–20 m. Marinespecies.

424 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Aspidontus taeniatus Quoy & Gaimard, 1834 – Faux nettoyeur.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR (1971b: 114). IRDNC and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14; AU:17. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Atrosalarias holomelas (Günther, 1872). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Atrosalarias fuscus holomelasby SPRINGER & SMITH-VANIZ (1968); previously reportedas Atrosalarias fuscus (non Rüppell, 1838) by WHITLEY(1961: 64). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14.Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Blenniella chrysospilos (Bleeker, 1857). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:21). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 0–6 m. Marinespecies.Blenniella paula (Bryan & Herre, 1903). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (northeastern Grande Terre) byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 346). SMNS material. – D i s -tribution: NC: [5], [6], 7, [9]. Depth: 0–3 m. Marinespecies.Blenniella periophthalmus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 28) and KULBICKI et al.(1994: 32). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6],7, 8, [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 0–2 m. Marine species.Cirripectes alboapicalis (Ogilby, 1899). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:346); previously reported as Cirripectes sp. by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 397). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ:20. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Cirripectes castaneus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 28) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:21). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20.Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Cirripectes chelomatus Williams & Maugé, 1984. – T a x o n o -m y : Recorded from New Caledonia in original descriptionby WILLIAMS & MAUGÉ (1984). CAS, IRDNC, MNHN andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9],[10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–16 m. Marine species.Cirripectes fi lamentosus (Alleyne & Macleay, 1877). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (northern GrandeTerre) by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 346). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], 7, [9]. Depth: 0–20 m. Marinespecies.Cirripectes fuscoguttatus Strasburg & Schultz, 1953. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 114). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], 7, [9], 14. Depth: 0–8 m. Marine species.Cirripectes polyzona (Bleeker, 1868). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 28) andEVANS (2006: 111); previously reported as Blennius sp. byJOUAN (1863: 180). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marinespecies.Cirripectes stigmaticus Strasburg & Schultz, 1953. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 28) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 32). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,[10], 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–14 m. Marine species.Crossosalarias macrospilus Smith-Vaniz & Springer, 1971 –Blennie mitré. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR (1981: 28). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–25 m. Marinespecies.Ecsenius bicolor (Day [ex Tickell], 1888) – Blennie bicolor. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by PLESSIS& FOURMANOIR (1966c: 140). IRDNC and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth:1–25 m. Marine species.Ecsenius fourmanoiri Springer, 1972 – Blennie quadrillé. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby SPRINGER (1972: 5). BPBM, IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14;AU: 17. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Ecsenius isos McKinney & Springer, 1976. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:28) and SPRINGER & RANDALL (1999: 40); subsequently reportedas Ecsenius sp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:399). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 1–20 m. Marinespecies.Ecsenius midas Starck, 1969. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 28) and KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 21). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–40 m.Marine species.Ecsenius stictus Springer, 1988. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by KULBICKI etal. (1994: 32). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 1–20 m.Marine species.Ecsenius tessera Springer, 1988. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by SPRINGER (1988: 67);subsequently reported as Ecsenius oculus (non Springer,1971) by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 399). MNHN andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9, 10,14. Depth: 1–10 m. Marine species.Ecsenius yaeyamaensis (Aoyagi, 1954). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by RIVATON etal. (1990: 28); also reported as Ecsenius nalolo (non Smith,1959) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 28) and KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 21), and as Ecsenius sp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 399). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Enchelyurus ater (Günther, 1877). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 140).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–10 m. Marinespecies.Enchelyurus kraussii (Klunzinger, 1871). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 32).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Entomacrodus caudofasciatus (Regan, 1909). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 21). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, [8], [9], [10], [11], 12, 14; AU: [18]; NZ:20. Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 425Entomacrodus decussatus (Bleeker, 1858). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 21). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–1 m. Marinespecies.Entomacrodus sealei Bryan & Herre, 1903. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by SPRINGER & FRICKE(2000: 391, 395–396). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], 7, [9], 14. Depth: 0–1 m. Marine species.Entomacrodus striatus (Valenciennes [ex Quoy & Gaimard]in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1836). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 28) andK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 32). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], 12,14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–1 m. Marine species.Entomacrodus thalassinus (Jordan & Seale, 1906). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 347); previously reported as ‘Blenniidaeindéterminé’ by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 400).SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9, [10].Depth: 0–2 m. Marine species.Exallias brevis (Kner, 1868) – Blennie ponctué de rouge. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOUR-MANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 136). SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–20 m. Marinespecies.Glyptoparus delicatulus Smith, 1959. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by GABRIÉ et al. (2007: 55). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5. Depth: 0–8 m. Marine species.Istiblennius dussumieri (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valen ciennes,1836). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asHalmablennius dussumieri by FOURMANOIR (1981: 28); previouslyreported as Salarias meleagris (non Valenciennes inCuvier & Valenciennes, 1836) by GÜNTHER (1877: 208), asSalarias geminatus by WHITLEY (1927: 304), and as Halmablenniusstriatomaculatus by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c:140). AMS, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [1], [6], 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: [17], 18.Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Istiblennius edentulus (Schneider [ex Forster] in Bloch &Schneider, 1801). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9],[10], [11], 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Istiblennius lineatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836) – Blennie rayé. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 28) and MYERS(1999: 228). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Meiacanthus anema (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 28) andMARQUET et al. (1997: 30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Meiacanthus atrodorsalis (Günther, 1877) – Blennie à bandenoire. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 137). AMS, IRDNC andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Meiacanthus bundoon Smith-Vaniz, 1976. – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia (northeastern GrandeTerre), based on 27 specimens observed at Ouasse by M.KULBICKI in 2004. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7, 8, [9]. Depth:5–21 m. Marine species.Meiacanthus ditrema Smith-Vaniz, 1976. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 28) andLABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 395). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–18 m. Marine species.Meiacanthus grammistes (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Petroscirtes grammistes by RIVATON et al. (1990:28) and THOLLOT (1996a: 13). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marinespecies.Meiacanthus phaeus Smith-Vaniz, 1976. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by SMITH-VANIZ (1976:107). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8,[9], 10, [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 3–12 m. Marine species.Nannosalarias nativitatis (Regan, 1909). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (southern Grande Terre)by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 347). SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], [8], 9, 10. Depth: 0–12 m. Marinespecies.Omobranchus germaini (Sauvage, 1883). – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia as Petroscirtesgermaini by SAUVAGE (1883: 158); subsequently reported asGraviceps alexanderi by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–2 m. Marine species.Omobranchus obliquus (Garman, 1903). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by MYERS (1999: 220); previouslyreported as Omobranchus banditus (non Smith, 1959)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 28). SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–2 m.Marine species.Omox biporos Springer, 1972. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 28) andTHOLLOT (1996a: 13). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t io n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Marinespecies.Parablennius intermedius (Ogilby, 1915). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by BATH (2008: 79–87); previouslydescribed as Parablennius tasmanianus caledoniensisby BATH (1989). SMF, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8. Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Petroscirtes breviceps (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836) – Blennie à dents en sabre. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990:124). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Petroscirtes lupus (De Vis, 1886). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by SMITH-VANIZ (1976: 51); previouslyreported as Dasson icelii by WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS andIRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 1–10 m. Marine species.Petroscirtes mitratus Rüppell, 1830. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by SMITH-VANIZ (1976: 32).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–8 m. Marine species.Petroscirtes variabilis Cantor, 1849. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 395). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.

426 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Petroscirtes xestus Jordan & Seale, 1906. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 32); previously reported as Petroscirtesbreviceps (non Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valen ciennes,1836) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 137). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 0–12 m. Marine species.Plagiotremus laudandus (Whitley, 1961). – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia as Pescadorichthys(Musgravius) laudandus by WHITLEY (1961: 63, 65).AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth:1–30 m. Marine species.Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos (Bleeker, 1852) – Blennie à lignesbleues. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Petroscirtes rhynorhynchus by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 114).AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:0–40 m. Marine species.Plagiotremus tapeinosoma (Bleeker, 1857). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:29) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14;AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 21, 23. Depth: 0–45 m. Marine species.Praealticus bilineatus (Peters, 1868). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 501); previouslyreported as Praealticus sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990:29). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.Rhabdoblennius snowi (Fowler, 1928). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by BATH (2004: 21–24); previouslyreported as Rhabdoblennius ellipes (non Jordan &Starks, 1906) by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth:0–2 m. Marine species.Salarias alboguttatus Kner, 1867. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 503). SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Salarias fasciatus (Bloch, 1786) – Blennie tâcheté. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY(1961: 65); subsequently reported as Petroscirtes mitratus(non Rüppell, 1830) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 137).IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], 12; AU: 17. Depth: 0–8 m.Salarias guttatus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1836. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 347); previously reportedas Salarias sinuosus (non Snyder, 1908) by RIVATON et al.(1990: 29). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marinespecies.Stanulus seychellensis Smith, 1959. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 347). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 14. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Stanulus talboti Springer, 1968. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 347). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14;AU: 17. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Xiphasia setifer Swainson, 1839 – Blennie rubané. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 114). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 2–100 m. Marinespecies.Clinidae*Springeratus sp. (to be described by D. F. HOESE & R. FRICKE). –T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia as Petraitesroseus (non Günther, 1861) by WHITLEY (1961: 65), asPetraites sellularius (non Whitley, 1931) by WHITLEY (1961:65), as Petraites sp. by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 141),as Springerichthys fourmanoiri and Petraites nasutus (nonGünther, 1861) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 36), as Springeratussp. by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 347), and as Springeratuscaledonicus (non Sauvage, 1874) by GABRIÉ et al. (2007: 54).AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, 10,14. Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.GobiesocidaeConidens samoensis (Steindachner, 1906). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by BRIGGS(1955: 16–17). AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]; AU: 17. Depth: 0–8 m.Marine species.Diademichthys lineatus (Sauvage, 1883). – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia as Crepidogasterlineatum by SAUVAGE (1883: 158–159). AMS, MNHN, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, 9,[10], 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Discotrema crinophilum Briggs, 1976. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 39),R IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 28) and KULBICKI &W ILLIAMS (1997: 12); reported as ‘Gobiesocid sp. 2’ byK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 13). SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–20 m. Marine species.Lepadichthys sp. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledoniaby FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 348); this represents anundescribed species. BPBM and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–5 m.Marine species.Lepadichthys frenatus Waite, 1904. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by BRIGGS (1955: 139–140).AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–6 m. Marinespecies.Lepadichthys minor Briggs, 1955. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by MYERS (1999: 230); previouslyreported as Diplocrepis costatus (non Ogilby, 1885) byW HITLEY (1927: 304). AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–4 m.Marine species.Pherallodus indicus (Weber, 1913). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:348); previously listed as Pherallodus sp. by KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 12). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [5], [7], 14. Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.CallionymidaeCallionymus sp. (to be described by R. FRICKE). – T a x o n o m y :Reported from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) as Calliurichthysjaponicus (non Houttuyn, 1782) by RIVATON et al.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 427(1990: 30), as Callionymus scaber (non McCulloch, 1926) byFRICKE (2000: 20–24), as Callionymus sp. by FRICKE (2002b:11), and as Callionymus sp. (aff. scaber McCulloch, 1926) byFRICKE (2006: 4). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1. Depth: 54–68 m. Marine species.Callionymus brevianalis Fricke, 1983. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1993: 364). MNHNand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 3, 5, [6], 7, 8,[9]. Depth: 1–40 m. Marine species.Callionymus corallinus Gilbert, 1905. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1993: 364). SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 12–58 m. Marine species.Callionymus enneactis Bleeker, 1879. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1983: 122–137); subsequentlyreported as Paradiplogrammus sp. by RIVATONet al. (1990: 30). NMNZ and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth:0–15 m. Transitional water and marine.*Callionymus kanakorum Fricke, 2006. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2006: 4–7);previously reported as Callionymus japonicus (non Houttuyn,1782) by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 417–418), asCallionymus moretonensis (non Johnson, 1971) by FRICKE(1981a: 359–360), and as ?Bathycallionymus formosanus(non Fricke, 1981) by RIVATON (1989: 145). MNHN andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], [8],[9], 10. Depth: 110–180 m. Marine species.Callionymus keeleyi Fowler, 1941. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FRICKE (1993: 368); previously reportedas Repomucenus virgis (non Jordan & Fowler, 1903)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 31). MNHN and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 3, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–70 m.Marine species.Callionymus pleurostictus Fricke, 1982. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1993: 368–369); previouslyreported as Pseudocalliurichthys sp. by RIVATON etal. (1990: 30). ROM and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10, [11]. Depth: 0–42 m. Marinespecies.*Callionymus rivatoni Fricke, 1993. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia as Callionymus gardineri rivatoniby FRICKE (1993: 365–368); previously reported as Repomucenushuguenini (non Bleeker, 1858–1859) by RIVATON(1989: 145), and as Diplogrammus goramensis (non Bleeker,1858) by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 400). MNHN andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 3, 5, 6, [7], 8,9, 10, 11, 12. Depth: 12–110 m. Marine species.Callionymus simplicicornis Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE (2002a: 41). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.*Callionymus tethys Fricke, 1993. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1993: 369–371).MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 3, 5,6, [7], 8, [9], 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 10–55 m. Marine species.Diplogrammus goramensis (Bleeker, 1858). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 30)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33). MNHN, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10],[11], [12], 14; AU: [17], 18. Depth: 0–34 m. Marine species.*Protogrammus antipodus Fricke, 2006. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) byFRICKE (2006: 8–11). MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 70–220 m. Marine species.Synchiropus circularis Fricke, 1984. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 3–8 m. Marine species.Synchiropus morrisoni Schultz in Schultz, Chapman, Lachner& Woods, 1960. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33); subsequently reportedas Synchiropus ocellatus (non Pallas, 1770) by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 401). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5],[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 8–33 m. Marine species.*Synchiropus novaecaledoniae Fricke, 1993. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (JumeauSeamounts, Norfolk Ridge) by FRICKE (1993: 372–374).MNHN, NMNZ and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 13. Depth: 225–350 m. Marine species.Synchiropus ocellatus (Pallas, 1770). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (1981b: 90–97);subsequently reported as Synchiropus sp. by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 401). AMS, NMNZ and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 6, [7], 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14.Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.*Synchiropus orstom Fricke, 2000. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Norfolk Ridge) by FRICKE(2000: 33–38). MNHN, NMNZ and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 13. Depth: 390–460 m. Marine species.Synchiropus rameus (McCulloch, 1926). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Synchiropus (Orbonymus)rameus by FRICKE (1983: 684–687). MNHN and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], 11,[12]. Depth: 23–75 m. Marine species.*Synchiropus richeri Fricke, 2000. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by FRICKE(2000: 39–41). MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 565 m. Marine species.Synchiropus rubrovinctus (Gilbert, 1905). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE(2006: 11). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14.Depth: 25–130 m. Marine species.Synchiropus sechellensis Regan, 1908. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2000: 41–42). SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 3, 5, 6. Depth: 34–75 m. Marine species.*Synchiropus signipinnis Fricke, 2000. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by FRICKE (2000: 43–45); previously reported as Foetorepusaltivelis (non Temminck & Schlegel, 1845) by RIVATON(1989: 155), and as Paradiplogrammus sp. by KULBICKI etal. (1994: 33). MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 348 m. Marine species.Synchiropus splendidus (Herre, 1927). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMSand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8,[9], 10, 11, [12]. Depth: 0–18 m. Marine species.Synchiropus springeri Fricke, 1983. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2000: 46–48); previouslyreported as Synchiropus postulus (non Smith, 1963) byRIVATON et al. (1990: 31), and as Minysynchiropus laddi (non

428 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Schultz in Schultz, Chapman, Lachner & Woods, 1960) byKULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 21). SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:3–35 m. Marine species.DraconettidaeCentrodraco ornatus (Fourmanoir & Rivaton, 1979). – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia asDraconetta ornata by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 418–419). Taxonomic decision of FRICKE (1992: 57). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 12, 13. Depth: 300–530 m.Marine species.Draconetta xenica Jordan & Fowler, 1903. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE (2002a: 71–72).SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 12. Depth: 128–241 m. Marine species.Rhyacichthyidae*Protogobius attiti Watson & Pöllabauer, 1998. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byWATSON & PÖLLABAUER (1998). AMS, BLIH, MNHN, NMW,ROM and SMF material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 9. Depth:0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.*Rhyacichthys guilberti Dingerkus & Séret, 1992. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (ProvinceNord, Grande Terre) by DINGERKUS & SÉRET (1992c). MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.EleotridaeBunaka gyrinoides (Bleeker, 1853) – Lochon tétard, lochon. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) as Oxyeleotris gyrinoides by MARQUET et al. (1997:30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–5 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Butis amboinensis (Bleeker, 1853) – Lochon. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by RIVATONet al. (1990: 40) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 29). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–5 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Calumia godeffroyi (Günther, 1877). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 21). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 7–30 m. Marine species.Eleotris acanthopoma Bleeker, 1853 – Éléotris épineux, lochon;Bé (Paici). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby MARQUET et al. (2003: 200). AMS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Eleotris fusca (Bloch & Schneider [ex Forster], 1801) – Éléotrisbrun, lochon; Bé (Paici), Wai (Nengone, Maré). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 38) and THOLLOT (1996a: 13); previously reportedas Culius melanosoma (non Bleeker, 1852) by WHITLEY(1961: 64). AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Eleotris macrocephala (Bleeker, 1857). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (northern Grande Terre) byW EBER & BEAUFORT (1915: 33). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7.Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Eleotris melanosoma Bleeker, 1852 – Éléotris noir, lochon; Bé(Paici). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by WEBER & BEAUFORT (1915: 33). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Giuris margaritacea (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837) – Éléotris serpent; Pomè (Drubea), Amaéé (Paici). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Ophiocaraaporos by OGILBY (1898: 769), and as Ophieleotris aporosby MARQUET et al. (1997: 30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Hypseleotris guentheri (Bleeker, 1875) – Lochon. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) asCarassiops guentheri by OGILBY (1898: 769). AMS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Ophiocara porocephala (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837) – Lochon, éléotris à tete poreuse; Pugö (Paici).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) as Eleotris porocephalus by WEBER & BEAUFORT (1915:32). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Oxyeleotris heterodon (Weber, 1907). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 65). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 8. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.XenisthmidaeXenisthmus eirospilus Gill & Hoese, 2004. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 348); previously reported as Xenisthmussp. by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 35). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1; AU: 17. Depth: 2–15 m. Marine species.Xenisthmus polyzonatus (Klunzinger, 1871). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 77)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 35). IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, 9, 10. Depth: 1–12 m.Marine species.KraemeriidaeKraemeria samoensis Steindachner, 1906. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 22). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Gobiidae*Amblyeleotris bellicauda Randall, 2004. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (southwesternGrande Terre) by RANDALL (2004: 71–74). BPBM material(holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 3 m. Marine species.Amblyeleotris biguttata Randall, 2004. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description byR ANDALL (2004: 66–68. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 11–50 m. Marine species.Amblyeleotris diagonalis Polunin & Lubbock, 1979. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a:512); previously reported as Amblyeleotris sp. 1 by LABOUTE& GRANDPERRIN (2000: 405). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 6–40 m. Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 429Amblyeleotris fasciata (Herre, 1953). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 39)and RANDALL (2005a: 513); subsequently reported as Amblyeleotriswheeleri by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 405).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:4–20 m. Marine species.Amblyeleotris fontanesii (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 403, 404). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 3–28 m. Marine species.Amblyeleotris guttata (Fowler, 1938). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 39) andLABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 404). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 10–40 m. Marine species.*Amblyeleotris novaecaledoniae Goren, 1981 – Gobie à bandesmarrons. – T a x o n o m y : Originally described from NewCaledonia (southwestern Grande Terre) by GOREN (1981: 97–98); previously reported as Amblyeleotris japonica (non Takagi,1957) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 140). MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 11.Depth: 3–20 m. Marine species.Amblyeleotris ogasawarensis Yanagisawa, 1978. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 404); also reported as ‘Amblyeleotrissp. 6’ and ‘Amblyeleotris sp. 7’ by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 406). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 4–30 m. Marine species.Amblyeleotris periophthalma (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE &G RANDPERRIN (2000: 404); previously listed as Amblyeleotrisexilis by RIVATON et al. (1990: 39). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–35 m. Marine species.Amblyeleotris randalli Hoese & Steene, 1978. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 405). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 25–50 m. Marine species.Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata Mohlmann & Randall, 2002. –T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia in originaldescription by MOHLMANN & RANDALL (2002: 216–219);previously reported as ‘Amblyeleotris sp. 9’ by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 406). BPBM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–12 m. Marinespecies.Amblyeleotris steinitzi (Klausewitz, 1974). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:39) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 1–43 m. Marine species.*Amblyeleotris stenotaeniata Randall, 2004. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byRANDALL (2004: 74); previously reported as ‘Amblyeleotrissp. 4’ and ‘Amblyeleotris sp. 5’ by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 406). BPBM material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–20 m. Marinespecies.Amblygobius decussatus (Bleeker, 1855) – Gobie rose. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1981: 27). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -tion: NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], 10. Depth: 3–25 m. Marinespecies.Amblygobius linki Herre, 1927. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:68). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], [8], [9], 10. Depth:1–10 m. Marine species.Amblygobius nocturnus (Herre, 1945). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 40) andTHOLLOT (1996a: 13). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17.Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Amblygobius phalaena (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837) – Gobie à tâches blanches. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64); previouslyreported as Amblygobius albimaculatus (non Rüppell,1830) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 40). AMS, IRDNC, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–52 m. Marine species.Amblygobius sphynx (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 407); previously reportedas Amblygobius bynoensis (non Richardson, 1844)by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 139). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–15 m.Transitional water and marine.Amblygobius stethophthalmus (Bleeker, 1851) – Gobie à grossetête. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asAmblygobius bynoensis by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33). – D i s -tribution: NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–14 m.Transitional water and marine.Amoya signatus (Peters, 1855). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Yongeichthys pavidus by RIVATON etal. (1990: 42), RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 174), and FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 352). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Asterropteryx ensifera (Bleeker, 1874). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Asterropteryx ensiferus byRIVATON et al. (1990: 40), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990:28), and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33). SMNS material. – D i s -tribution: NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–40 m.Transitional water and marine.Asterropteryx semipunctata Rüppell, 1830. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Asterropterix semipunctatusby WHITLEY (1961: 64). AMS, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12;AU: 17. Depth: 0–12 m. Marine species.Asterropteryx spinosa (Goren, 1981). – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) asOplopomus spinosus by GOREN (1981: 96–97). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:3–15 m. Marine species.Awaous guamensis (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837) – Gobie de Guam, lochon; Bé (Paici). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Chonophorus guamensisby WHITLEY (1961: 64); previously reported as Trichopharynxcrassilabris by OGILBY (1898: 769–770). AMS, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12.Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Awaous ocellaris (Broussonet, 1782) – Gobie ocellé, lochon;Bé (Paici). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Gobius ocellaris by WEBER & BEAUFORT (1915: 38).MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7, 12. Depth:0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.

430 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Barbuligobius sp. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia(Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 349).SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], 14. Depth: 60–90 m. Marine species.Bathygobius coalitus (Bennett, 1832). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Bathygobius albopunctatus byGOREN (1988: 38–40). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Marine species.Bathygobius cocosensis (Bleeker, 1854). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33).SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Bathygobius cotticeps (Steindachner, 1879). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 349). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.Bathygobius cyclopterus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–10 m. Marine species.Bathygobius fuscus (Rüppell, 1830). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64); previouslydescribed as Gobius caledonicus by SAUVAGE (1880:46), as Gobius fi lamentosus by SAUVAGE (1883: 157), and asDrombus whitleyi by FOWLER (1931: 362). AMS, MNHN,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, 9, [10], [11], 12; AU: [17], 18. Depth: 0–6 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Bryaninops amplus Larson, 1985. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by GABRIÉ et al. (2007: 55); previouslyreported as Cottogobius yongei (non Davis & Cohen, 1969)by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 140). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Bryaninops loki Larson, 1985. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded fromNew Caledonia (Grande Terre) in original description byLARSON (1985: 81–85). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11]; AU: 17. Depth: 6–45 m. Marinespecies.Bryaninops natans Larson, 1985. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:408). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:7–12 m. Marine species.Bryaninops ridens Smith, 1959. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 40). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 6–30 m. Marine species.Bryaninops yongei (Davis & Cohen, 1969) – Gobie d’antipathaire.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR IVATON & BOURRET (1999: 172). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 3–45 m. Marine species.Cabillus tongarevae (Fowler, 1927). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 33). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1.Depth: 1–9 m. Marine species.Callogobius hasseltii (Bleeker, 1851). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 139); subsequently listed as Callogobius plumatus(non Smith, 1959) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 40). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9, [10]. Depth:0–8 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Callogobius maculipinnis (Fowler, 1918). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33);previously listed as Callogobius irrasus and as Intosagobiuskuderi by RIVATON et al. (1990: 40, 41). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9],[10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 3–37 m. Marine species.Callogobius sclateri (Steindachner, 1879). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:40). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–37 m. Marinespecies.Cryptocentrus fasciatus (Playfair in Playfair & Günther, 1867).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byL ABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 408). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Cryptocentrus leptocephalus Bleeker, 1876. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 349); previously reported as Cryptocentrus lutheri(non Klausewitz, 1960) by GOREN (1981: 99). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–18 m. Marine species.Cryptocentrus leucostictus (Günther, 1871). – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia (southwestern lagoon,Grande Terre), based on three specimens observed at Nouméaby M. KULBICKI in 1997. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Cryptocentrus strigilliceps (Jordan & Seale, 1906). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 40) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 33). IRDNC and SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10],14. Depth: 1–15 m. Marine species.Ctenogobiops aurocingulus (Herre, 1935). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 409); previously reported as Ctenogobiops sp. byR IVATON et al. (1990: 40). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -tion: NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 2–44 m. Marinespecies.Ctenogobiops feroculus Lubbock & Polunin, 1977. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by LUBBOCK& POLUNIN (1977: 509). BMNH and SMNS material. – D i s -t r ibut ion: NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 1–20 m.Marine species.Ctenogobiops maculosus (Fourmanoir, 1955). – Taxonomy : First record from New Caledonia (northeastern GrandeTerre) as Ctenogobiops crocineus by EVANS (2006: 112).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, [8], [9], [10]. Depth:6–20 m. Marine species.Ctenogobiops pomastictus Lubbock & Polunin, 1977. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL etal. (2003: 511–512). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Ctenotrypauchen microcephalus (Bleeker, 1860). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byR IVATON et al. (1990: 76) and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990:124). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9, [10]. Depth:0–10 m. Transitional water and marine.Drombus triangularis (Weber, 1909). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Acentrogobius bontii byFOURMANOIR (1981: 27). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], [7], [8], [9], 10. Depth: 0–10 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 431Eviota afelei Jordan & Seale, 1906. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 22).IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–116 m. Marinespecies.Eviota bifasciata Lachner & Karnella, 1980. – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia (southwestern lagoon,Grande Terre), based on five specimens observed at Nouméaby M. KULBICKI in 1997. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Eviota cometa Jewett & Lachner, 1983. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 34).SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 14.Depth: 0–70 m. Marine species.Eviota distigma Jordan & Seale, 1906. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 137). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–8 m.Marine species.Eviota fasciola Karnella & Lachner, 1981. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 22). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 9, 14. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Eviota guttata Lachner & Karnella, 1978. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by GABRIÉ et al. (2007: 140); alsoreported as Eviota albolineata (non Jewett & Lachner, 1983)by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 22). IRDNC and USNM material.Taxonomic decision of GREENFIELD & RANDALL (2010:286–287). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 14; AU: 17. Depth:0–15 m. Marine species.Eviota herrei Jordan & Seale, 1906. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (southeastern Grande Terre) byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 350). SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 0–6 m. Marinespecies.Eviota hoesei Gill & Jewett, 2004. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description by GILL &J EWETT (2004: 236–238). SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, 9, 10, [11], 12; AU: 17, 18. Depth:0–6 m. Marine species.Eviota latifasciata Jewett & Lachner, 1983. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) byK ULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 22). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–35 m. Marinespecies.Eviota melasma Lachner & Karnella, 1980. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) byK ULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 22). IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–44 m. Marinespecies.Eviota monostigma Fourmanoir, 1971. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971c:498). MNHN, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–8 m.Marine species.Eviota nebulosa Smith, 1958. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 40) and FRICKE& KULBICKI (2006: 350). SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, [8], [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth:0–18 m. Marine species.Eviota nigriventris Giltay, 1933. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by GOREN (1982); subsequently reportedas Eviota sp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 410).MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,[6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–150 m. Marine species.Eviota pellucida Larson, 1976. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:409). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Eviota prasina (Klunzinger, 1871). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 40) andK ULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 22). SMNS material. – D is -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18.Depth: 0–65 m. Marine species.Eviota prasites Jordan & Seale, 1906. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 34).USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 14. Depth:0–30 m. Marine species.Eviota pseudostigma Lachner & Karnella, 1980. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI &W ILLIAMS (1997: 22). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 14. Depth: 0–27 m. Marine species.Eviota punctulata Jewett & Lachner, 1983. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 350). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [7],9, 14. Depth: 0–29 m. Marine species.Eviota queenslandica Whitley, 1932. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by EVANS (2006: 112). SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9],[10], 14. Depth: 0–12 m. Marine species.Eviota sebreei Jordan & Seale, 1906. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 138). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,[6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Eviota smaragdus Jordan & Seale, 1906. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 138). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: [17], 18. Depth: 0–17 m. Marinespecies.Eviota sparsa Jewett & Lachner, 1983. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 34).USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 14. Depth:0–37 m. Marine species.Eviota zebrina Lachner & Karnella, 1978. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:22). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:14. Depth: 0–26 m. Marine species.Eviota zonura Jordan & Seale, 1906. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:22). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–12 m. Marinespecies.Exyrias belissimus (Smith, 1959). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Exyrias bellissimus by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 69); also reported as ‘Gobiidae indéterminé1’ by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 417). IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9,[10]. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Exyrias puntang (Bleeker, 1851) – Gobie à grandes nageoires. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by THOLLOT

432 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4& KULBICKI (1988: 618); previously described as Gobius Canalaeby SAUVAGE (1881: 102). MNHN material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Favonigobius reichei (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Acentrogobius reichei byPLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 139). USNM material. Thismay be a separate, undescribed species, endemic to NewCaledonia. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–6 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Fusigobius duospilus Hoese & Reader, 1985. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) as Coryphopterusduospilus by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 22).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 14; AU: 17.Depth: 0–42 m. Marine species.Fusigobius gracilis (Randall, 2001). – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description as Coryphopterusgracilis by RANDALL (2001: 208–212); previously reportedas ‘Fusigobius sp. 1’ by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 34). BPBM,ROM and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–18 m. Marine species.Fusigobius humeralis (Randall, 2001). – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description as Coryphopterushumeralis by RANDALL (2001: 212–215). BPBMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9, [10]. Depth:3–30 m. Marine species.Fusigobius inframaculatus Randall, 1994. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (northeastern GrandeTerre) by EVANS (2006: 112); also reported as Fusigobiuslongispinus (non Goren, 1978) by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:350). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, [8], [9], [10], [11], 12.Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Fusigobius maximus (Randall, 2001). – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description as Coryphopterusmaximus by RANDALL (2001: 215–218); previouslyreported as ‘Fusigobius sp. 2’ by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 34).ASIZP, BPBM, MNHN, NSMT, ROM and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth:0–21 m. Marine species.Fusigobius melacron (Randall, 2001). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by GABRIÉ et al. (2007: 55). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5. Depth: 7–30 m. Marine species.Fusigobius neophytus (Günther, 1877) – Gobie des sables. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Fusigobiusneophitus by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 139).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,[6], [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–25 m. Marinespecies.Fusigobius pallidus (Randall, 2001). – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description as Coryphopteruspallidus by RANDALL (2001: 221–224); previouslyreported as ‘Fusigobius sp. 3’ by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 34).BPBM and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1.Depth: 10–48 m. Marine species.Fusigobius signipinnis Hoese & Obika, 1988. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by GABRIÉ et al. (2007:55). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:1–25 m. Marine species.Gladiogobius sp. – T a x o n o m y : Record from New Caledonia,based on BPBM uncat. (1 specimen, Nouméa), identifiedby J. E. RANDALL (personal comunication, 22 Aug. 2007). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m.Marine species.*Glossogobius sp. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) as Glossogobius celebius (non Valenciennesin Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1837) by WHITLEY (1961:64), as Glossogobius sp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:69), and as ‘Glossogobius cf. celebius’ by MARQUET et al.(2003: 222). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7,8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater, transitional water andmarine.Glossogobius giuris (Hamilton, 1822). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) as Gobius giurisby WEBER & BEAUFORT (1915: 37). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:6, [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–3 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Gnatholepis anjerensis (Bleeker, 1851). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 64); subsequentlyreported as Gnatholepis sp. by KULBICKI et al. (1994:34). AMS, BPBM, IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17.Depth: 0–26 m. Transitional water and marine.Gnatholepis cauerensis (Bleeker, 1853). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by GOREN (1981: 99–100); subsequentlyreported as Gnatholepis scapulostigma by RIVATONet al. (1990: 40). MNHN, SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14;AU: 17. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Gobiodon acicularis Harold & Winterbottom, 1995. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands)by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 350). SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Gobiodon axillaris De Vis, 1884. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by EVANS (2006: 112). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–20 m. Marine species.Gobiodon brochus Harold & Winterbottom, 1999. – T a x o n -omy: Recorded from New Caledonia in original descriptionby HAROLD & WINTERBOTTOM (1999: 50–56). ROM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–31 m. Marine species.Gobiodon citrinus (Rüppell, 1838). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 138).AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Gobiodon histrio (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby EVANS (2006: 112). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r ibut ion: NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–15 m. Marinespecies.Gobiodon multilineatus Wu, 1979. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41), RIVATON &RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 28, 62), and KULBICKI et al. (1994:34). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 8–66 m. Marine species.Gobiodon okinawae Sawada, Arai & Abe, 1972. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 41) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 34). AMS, IRDNC andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9],10, 14. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Gobiodon quinquestrigatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 433Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41), RIVATON & RICHER DEFORGES (1990: 28, 62), and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 34). IRDNCand SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 1–70 m. Marine species.Gobiodon rivulatus (Rüppell, 1830). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 34). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–78 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Gobiodon unicolor (Castelnau, 1873). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (northeastern Grande Terre) byEVANS (2006: 112). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, [8], [9],[10]. Depth: 0–15 m. Transitional water and marine.Gobiopsis exigua Lachner & McKinney, 1979. – T a x o n o -my: New record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands),based on USNM 319811 (2 specimens, Ouvéa). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 8–40 m. Marine species.Gobiopsis malekulae (Herre, 1935). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:351). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth:10–120 m. Marine species.Hemigobius hoevenii (Bleeker, 1851). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Gobius hoevenii by WEBER &BEAUFORT (1915: 38–39). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7. Depth:0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Hetereleotris sp. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledoniaby FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 351). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–4 m. Marine species.Istigobius decoratus (Herre, 1927). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41) andKULBICKI et al. (1993: 29). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], 12,14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Istigobius goldmanni (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by EVANS (2006: 112). SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Istigobius nigroocellatus (Günther, 1873). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 539); previouslyreported as Istigobius sp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 412). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Istigobius ornatus (Rüppell, 1830) – Gobie orné. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961:64); subsequently reported as ‘Istigobius ou natus’ by EVANS(2006: 112). AMS, IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], 12. Depth:0–5 m. Marine species.Istigobius rigilius (Herre, 1953). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41) and KULBICKIet al. (1994: 34); subsequently reported as Istigobius regiliusby LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 412). IRDNC, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7,8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Istigobius spence (Smith, 1947). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41) and T HOLLOT(1996a: 13); previously reported as Acentrogobius aestuariusby FOURMANOIR (1981: 27). MNHN and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], 10. Depth: 0–12 m.Transitional water and marine.“Koumansetta” hectori (Smith, 1957). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Amblygobius hectori byR IVATON et al. (1990: 40). Use of genus name out of an unpublishedthesis needs to be approved. IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–20 m.Marine species.“Koumansetta” rainfordi Whitley, 1940. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Amblygobius rainfordiby RIVATON et al. (1990: 40) and LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 407). Use of genus name out of an unpublished thesisneeds to be approved. IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marinespecies.Lentipes kaaea Watson, Keith & Marquet, 2002 – Nez rougecalédonien. – T a x o n o m y : Originally described fromNew Caledonia (Province Nord, Grande Terre) by WATSON etal. (2002: 176). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:7. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Lubricogobius exiguus Tanaka, 1915. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL & SENOU (2001:7–9, questionable) and RANDALL (2005a: 541). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–100 m. Marinespecies.Lubricogobius ornatus Fourmanoir, 1966. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:41) and RANDALL & SENOU (2001: 9–11). BPBM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 17–79 m.Marine species.Macrodontogobius wilburi Herre, 1936. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 34). IRDNC and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12],14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Mahidolia mystacina (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byLABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 412); previously reported asMahidolia duque by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:5–20 m. Marine species.Mugilogobius mertoni (Weber, 1911). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LARSON (2001: 143–150).MNHN and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7, 9.Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Mugilogobius notospilus (Günther, 1877). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by LARSON (2001: 154–159); previously reported as Stigmatogobius duospilus byFOWLER (1953: 387–388). ANSP material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 6. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Oplopomus diacanthus Schultz, 1943. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Opua atherinoides (Peters,1855) by GABRIÉ et al. (2007: 140). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5. Depth: 1–15 m. Marine species.Oplopomus caninoides (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41), RI-VATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 28), and THOLLOT (1996a:13). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[6], [7], 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 1–66 m. Marine species.Oplopomus oplopomus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41) and THOLLOT (1996a:

434 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 413). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7],8, [9], 10. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Oxyurichthys ophthalmonema (Bleeker, 1856–1857). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre)as Oxyurichthys tentacularis by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41) andKULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 124). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–30 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Oxyurichthys papuensis (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837). – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia (Grande Terre) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41) andK ULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 124); subsequently reported asOxyurichthys sp. by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 413).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 1–50 m. Transitional water and marine.Paragobiodon echinocephalus (Rüppell, 1830). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 65).AMS, IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, 5, [6], [7], 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 0–47 m. Marine species.Paragobiodon lacunicolus (Kendall & Goldsborough, 1911). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 41) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 34). AMS, IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–80 m.Marine species.Paragobiodon melanosomus (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 22). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], 7, [8], [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–30 m. Marinespecies.Paragobiodon modestus (Regan, 1908). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:351). AMS, IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [1], [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17.Depth: 0–9 m. Marine species.Paragobiodon xanthosomus (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 22). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–70 m. Marine species.Periophthalmus argentilineatus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia (Grande Terre) by MARQUET et al. (1997: 30); previouslyreported as Periophthalmus koelreuteri (non Pallas,1770) by OGILBY (1898: 770), and as Periophthalmus vulgarisby RIVATON et al. (1990: 41). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–1 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Pleurosicya bilobata (Koumans, 1941). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by MYERS (1999: 258); previouslydescribed as Pleurosicya taisnei by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966a). MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 0–10 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Pleurosicya coerulea Larson, 1990. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 546). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 3–20 m.Marine species.Pleurosicya micheli Fourmanoir, 1971. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971c:499–500). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–38 m. Marine species.Pleurosicya mossambica Smith, 1959. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by LARSON(1990: 32–36). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Priolepis cinctus (Regan, 1908) – Gobie noble. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:41) and as Priolepis cincta by RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES(1990: 28) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 29); previously reportedas Quisquilius eugenius (non Jordan & Evermann, 1903)by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 139), and as Priolepis naraharaeby RIVATON et al. (1990: 41). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, 9,[10], 14. Depth: 0–78 m. Transitional water and marine.Priolepis compita Winterbottom, 1985. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI& WILLIAMS (1997: 22). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–45 m. Marine species.Priolepis fallacincta Winterbottom & Burridge, 1992. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by AONUMA etal. (1996: 326–327). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–37 m.Marine species.Priolepis inhaca (Smith, 1949). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 351). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14.Depth: 0–26 m. Marine species.Priolepis kappa Winterbottom & Burridge, 1993. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) byKULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 27). USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Priolepis semidoliata (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Priolepis semidoliatus by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41) andKULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 22). SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth:0–30 m. Marine species.Priolepis squamogena Winterbottom & Burridge, 1989. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands)by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 351). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–4 m. Marinespecies.Psammogobius biocellatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837) – Gobie à deux taches, lochon; Bé (Paici). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) as Glossogobius biocellatus by RIVATON et al. (1990:40) and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 124). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–3 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Redigobius balteatus (Herre, 1935). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by MARQUET etal. (1997: 30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Redigobius bikolanus (Herre, 1927). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by MARQUET etal. (1997: 30). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Redigobius chrysosoma (Bleeker, 1875). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by MARQUET etal. (1997: 30); previously reported as Gobius sp. by WEBER& BEAUFORT (1915: 39). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 435[9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water andmarine.Redigobius tambujon (Bleeker, 1854). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Redigobius roemeri byM ARQUET et al. (1997: 30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7. Depth:0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.*Schismatogobius fuligimentus Chen, Séret, Pöllabauer & Shao,2001. – T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by CHEN et al. (2001: 143–145); previouslyreported as Schismatogobius n. sp. by MARQUET et al.(1997: 30). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, 10. Depth: 0–5 m.Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Sicyopterus lagocephalus (Pallas, 1770) – Sicyoptère à bec delièvre, lochon; Dangem (Fwai, Nemi), Èréé (Paici), Saleek(Pije). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 62). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.*Sicyopterus sarasini Weber & Beaufort, 1915 – Sicyoptère de Sarasin,lochon; Dangem (Fwai, Jawe, Nemi), Èréé (Paici), Saleek(Pije). – T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by WEBER & BEAUFORT (1915: 40). AMS,NMBA and ZMA material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7, 9.Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.*Sicyopus chloe Watson, Keith & Marquet, 2001 – Sicyopus deChloe; Dangem (Fwai, Jawe, Nemi), Èréé (Paici), Saleek(Pije). – T a x o n o m y : Originally described from NewCaledonia (Grande Terre) by WATSON et al. (2001); previouslyreported as Sicyopus sp. n. by MARQUET et al. (1997:30). BPBM, MNHN, SMF and UF material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 7. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Sicyopus pentecost Keith, Lord & Taillebois, 2010 – Sicyopus dePentecost. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia(Îles Bélep) by KEITH et al. (2010: 305–308). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Sicyopus zosterophorum (Bleeker, 1857) – Lochon; Dangem(Fwai, Jawe, Nemi), Èréé (Paici), Saleek (Pije). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byMARQUET et al. (2003: 240). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7.Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.*Stenogobius yateiensis Keith, Watson & Marquet, 2002 – Gobiede Yaté, lochon. – T a x o n o m y : Originally describedfrom New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by KEITH et al. (2002:190); previously reported as Gobius genivittatus (non Valenciennesin Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1837) by WEBER &B EAUFORT (1913: 174), as ‘Stenogobius sp. n.?’ by MARQUETet al. (1997: 31), and as Stenogobius sp. by LABOUTE &G RANDPERRIN (2000: 63). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 7, 9. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Stiphodon atratus Watson, 1996 – Stiphodon noir. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byMARQUET et al. (2003: 244). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7.Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Stiphodon mele Keith, Marquet & Pouilly, 2009. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) by KEITH et al. (2009: 473). MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Stiphodon rutilaureus Watson, 1996 – Stiphodon rouge doré. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) by MARQUET et al. (2003: 246); previously reportedas Stiphodon elegans (non Steindachner, 1880) by WEBER &BEAUFORT (1913: 174), and as ‘Stiphodon sp. n.?’ by MARQUETet al. (1997: 31). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7.Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.*Stiphodon sapphirinus Watson, Keith & Marquet, 2005 –Stiphodon saphir. – T a x o n o m y : Originally describedfrom New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by WATSON et al. (2005);previously reported as Stiphodon semoni (non Weber, 1895)by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 63), and as Stiphodon sp.by MARQUET et al. (2003: 248). MNHN, SMF and UF material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7, 9. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Stonogobiops yasha Yoshino & Shimada, 2001. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a:551); previously reported as Stonogobiops sp. by RIVATON etal. (1990: 42). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 15–40 m. Marine species.Sueviota lachneri Winterbottom & Hoese, 1988. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) byKULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 22). USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Taenioides cirratus (Blyth, 1860). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by MARQUET et al. (1997:31). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–6 m. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.Tomiyamichthys oni (Tomiyama, 1936). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Tomiyamichthys ono byGABRIÉ et al. (2007: 55); previously reported as ‘Gobiidae indéterminé5’ by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 417), andas Tomiyamichthys sp. by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 351).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:5–25 m. Marine species.Trimma benjamini Winterbottom, 1996. – T a x o n o m y : Recordedfrom New Caledonia in original description byW INTERBOTTOM (1996: 60). SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:0–90 m. Marine species.Trimma caesiura Jordan & Seale, 1906. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Trima caesiura by PLESSIS& FOURMANOIR (1966c: 138). SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14; AU:17. Depth: 0–70 m. Marine species.Trimma emeryi Winterbottom, 1985. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:351–352). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6],[7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 0–48 m. Marine species.Trimma grammistes (Tomiyama, 1936). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (northeastern Grande Terre) byEVANS (2006: 112). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, [8], [9],[10]. Depth: 0–15 m. Marine species.Trimma lantana Winterbottom & Villa, 2003. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Trimma naudei (nonSmith, 1957) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 143), and asTrimma sp. by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 351). SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 14. Depth: 0–30 m. Marinespecies.Trimma milta Winterbottom, 2002. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:

436 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4352). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, 14. Depth: 1–70 m. Marine species.Trimma okinawae (Aoyagi, 1949). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 35). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–30 m. Marinespecies.Trimma stobbsi Winterbottom, 2001. – T a x o n o m y : Originallydescribed from New Caledonia (southern GrandeTerre) by WINTERBOTTOM (2001: 20). ROM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], [8], [9], 10. Depth: 0–41 m. Marinespecies.Trimma striatum (Herre, 1945). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Trimma striata by MYERS (1999:260); previously described as Zonogobius capostriatusby GOREN (1981: 94–95), and reported as Trimma sp. byR IVATON & BOURRET (1999: 174). MNHN and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, 9, 10. Depth: 0–30 m.Marine species.Trimma taylori Lobel, 1979. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS(1997: 22). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14.Depth: 0–48 m. Marine species.Trimma tevegae Cohen & Davis, 1969. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:22). ROM and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:[6], [7], [8], [9], 10, 14. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Trimma unisquamis (Gosline, 1959). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by KULBICKI &W ILLIAMS (1997: 22). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–200 m. Marine species.Trimmatom eviotops (Schultz, 1943). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:22); subsequently described as Eviota corneliae by FRICKE(1998: 2). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth:0–5 m. Marine species.Trimmatom nanus Winterbottom & Emery, 1981. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI &W ILLIAMS (1997: 22). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [1], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Valenciennea decora Hoese & Larson, 1994. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL et al.(1997: 411). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 2–33 m. Marine species.Valenciennea helsdingenii (Bleeker, 1858). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:42) and LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 402, 414). – D i s -t r ibut ion: NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–45 m. Marinespecies.Valenciennea limicola Hoese & Larson, 1994. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE &G RANDPERRIN (2000: 415). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–35 m. Marine species.Valenciennea longipinnis (Lay & Bennett, 1839) – Eleotrisà longues nageoires. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Eleotriodes longipinnis by PLESSIS &F OURMANOIR (1966c: 137). AMS and IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], [12]. Depth:2–30 m. Marine species.Valenciennea muralis (Valenciennes [ex Quoy & Gaimard]in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1837). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by EVANS (2006: 112); previouslyreported as Gergobius taeniura by WHITLEY (1961: 64). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–15 m.Marine species.Valenciennea parva Hoese & Larson, 1994. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 415). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 1–15 m. Marine species.Valenciennea puellaris (Tomiyama in Tomiyama & Abe, 1956) –Eleotris tâcheté d’orange. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Valenciennes puellaris by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 143). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 2–84 m.Marine species.Valenciennea randalli Hoese & Larson, 1994. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL et al. (1997:537). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:8–30 m. Marine species.Valenciennea sexguttata (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1837). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Valenciennea sexguttatus by RIVATON et al. (1990:42); also one specimen observed at Thio, southeastern lagoonof Grande Terre, by M. KULBICKI in 1997. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Marinespecies.Valenciennea strigata (Broussonet, 1782) – Eleotris à raiebleue. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 144). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,[10], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–24 m. Marine species.Valenciennea wardii (Playfair in Playfair & Günther, 1867). –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON(1989: 145). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 5–88 m. Marine species.Vanderhorstia sp. 1. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledoniaas Vanderhorstia sp. by FRANCIS & RANDALL (1993:133), as ‘Vanderhorstia sp. A’ by MYERS (1999: 242), asVanderhorstia ornatissima (non Smith, 1959) by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 416). Western Pacific populations apparentlybelong to an undescribed species, separate fromVanderhorstia ornatissima Smith, 1959 which is restrictedto the Indian Ocean. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Vanderhorstia sp. 2. – T a x o n o m y : Reported from New Caledoniaas ‘Gobiidae indéterminé 10’ by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 418), and as ‘Vanderhorstia sp. 2’ by FRICKE & KULBICKI(2006: 352). This is apparently an undescribed species endemicto New Caledonia. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Vanderhorstia ambanoro (Fourmanoir, 1957). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 416). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Yongeichthys nebulosus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 42) and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 124); previouslyreported as Yongeichthys criniger (non Valenciennes inCuvier & Valenciennes, 1837) by WHITLEY (1961: 65), andas ‘Gobiidae indéterminé 12’ by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 437(2000: 418). AMS, IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–15 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.MicrodesmidaeGunnellichthys curiosus Dawson, 1968. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 419). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 9–60 m. Marine species.Gunnellichthys monostigma Smith, 1958. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Gunellichthys monostigmaby FOURMANOIR (1971c: 497); previously described as Lepidoblenniuscaledonicus by SAUVAGE (1874: 338). The lattername is an unused senior synonym, which should notbe used due to reversal of precedence. MNHN and SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Gunnellichthys pleurotaenia Bleeker, 1858. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (southwestern GrandeTerre) by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 352). IRDNC and SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 1–8 m. Marine species.Gunnellichthys viridescens Dawson, 1968. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 419). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 1–21 m. Marine species.PtereleotridaeNemateleotris decora Randall & Allen, 1973 – Eleotris décoré.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 142). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 25–70 m. Marine species.Nemateleotris helfrichi Randall & Allen, 1973. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 41), RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 172), and LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 420). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 8, 14.Depth: 25–90 m. Marine species.Nemateleotris magnifi ca Fowler, 1938 – Eleotris magnifique.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 142). AMS, IRDNC andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9],[10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 6–70 m. Marine species.Parioglossus dotui Tomiyama in Tomiyama & Abe, 1958. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia (GrandeTerre) as Parioglossus dolui by FOURMANOIR (1971c: 497).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],10. Depth: 0–5 m. Transitional water and marine.*Parioglossus neocaledonicus Dingerkus & Séret, 1992. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by DINGERKUS & SÉRET (1992a). AMNH,BMNH and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional waterand marine.Parioglossus nudus Rennis & Hoese, 1985. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 352). SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 0–37 m. Marine species.Parioglossus philippinus (Herre, 1945). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:352). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–10 m. Transitional water and marine.Parioglossus rainfordi McCulloch, 1921. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 41) andTHOLLOT (1996a: 14). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Transitional water and marine.Ptereleotris evides (Jordan & Hubbs, 1925) – Eleotris à troiscouleurs. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 142). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14; AU:17. Depth: 2–15 m. Marine species.Ptereleotris hanae (Jordan & Snyder, 1901) – Eleotris émeraude.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Vireosahanae by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 143). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 3–50 m.Marine species.Ptereleotris heteroptera (Bleeker, 1855). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 421). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 3–46 m. Marine species.Ptereleotris microlepis (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971c: 497).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 14. Depth: 1–50 m. Marine species.Ptereleotris monoptera Randall & Hoese, 1985. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a:567). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:6–50 m. Marine species.Ptereleotris zebra (Fowler, 1938). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:421). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],[12]; AU: 17. Depth: 2–31 m. Marine species.EphippidaePlatax orbicularis (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 236); subsequently reported as ‘Platax oubicularis’ by EVANS (2006: 99). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], 12. Depth: 1–30 m. Transitional waterand marine.Platax pinnatus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Roussette. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 236–237). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], 7, 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 10–30 m. Transitional water and marine.Platax teira (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 286, 290–291). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], 14, [15]; AU: 18; NZ: [20],[21], 23. Depth: 0–20 m. Transitional water and marine.ScatophagidaeScatophagus argus (Linné, 1766) – Scatophage argentée; Peebe(Fwai, Jawe, Nemi), Paaba (Paici). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by WEBER &BEAUFORT (1915: 32). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.Scatophagus tetracanthus (Lacepède, 1802). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by RIVA-TON et al. (1990: 66) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 134).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater, transitional water andmarine.

438 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Selenotoca multifasciata (Richardson, 1846). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) as Scatophagusmultifasciatus by BORODIN (1932: 86). The recordof this species needs additional verification. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–5 m. Freshwater,transitional water and marine.SiganidaeSiganus argenteus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) – Picot argenté.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 216). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Siganus corallinus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1835) – Picot corail. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 218). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 3–30 m.Marine species.Siganus doliatus Guérin-Méneville, 1829–1838 – Picot à lignesbleues, picot cerclé. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 219). IRDNCand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12. Depth: 0–5 m. Marine species.Siganus fuscescens (Houttuyn, 1782) – Picot pintade, picot gris.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVA-TON et al. (1990: 71) and LETOURNEUR et al. (1998: 45); previouslyreported as Amphacanthus nebulosus by WHITLEY(1961: 64), as Siganus oramin by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 137), as Siganus canaliculatus (non Park, 1797) byTHOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 615, 618), and as Siganus sp. byLABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 443). Siganus nebulosus(Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) may be a valid species, replacingS. fuscescens in the Southwest Pacific (G. R. ALLEN, personalcommunication, May 2010). AMS and IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14;AU: 17. Depth: 2–50 m. Marine species.Siganus lineatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1835)– Picot rayé; Mui (Canala). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 219);previously reported as Theutis sp. by JOUAN (1861: 298–299),and as Hepatus concatenatus (non Valenciennes in Cuvier &Valenciennes, 1835) by BORODIN (1932: 88). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], [12]. Depth: 0–20 m. Marinespecies.Siganus puellus (Schlegel, 1852) – Picot à lignes bleues. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 216). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Depth: 1–30 m. Marinespecies.Siganus punctatus (Schneider [ex Forster] in Bloch & Schneider,1801) – Picot à tâches oranges. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 137).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth:1–40 m. Marine species.Siganus spinus (Linnaeus, 1758). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Amphacanthus spinus by WHIT-LEY (1961: 64). AMS and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–50 m. Marinespecies.Siganus uspi Gawel & Woodland, 1974. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 602). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 3–30 m.Marine species.Siganus vermiculatus (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1835). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asTeuthis vermiculata by JOUAN (1879: 334); also reported byMARQUET et al. (1997: 31). The record of this species needsadditional verification. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 0–20 m. Transitional water and marine.Siganus vulpinus (Schlegel & Müller, 1845) – Picot renard. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Lo vulpinusby KULBICKI (1988a: 93). USNM material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. Depth: 1–30 m. Marinespecies.*Siganus woodlandi Randall & Kulbicki, 2005. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from southwestern New Caledonia(Grande Terre) by RANDALL & KULBICKI (2005); previouslyreported as Siganus sp. by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 217), and as Siganus argenteus (non Quoy & Gaimard,1825) by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 440). BPBM,MNHN and USNM material. This species may not be endemic,but also be present in Vanuatu and possibly southernJapan; these records need verification. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 5–15 m. Marine species.ZanclidaeZanclus cornutus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Cocher. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 132). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth:3–182 m. Marine species.AcanthuridaeAcanthurus achilles Shaw, 1803. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by MYERS (1999: 269). This species hasalso been observed at Thio (southeastern lagoon of GrandeTerre) by M. KULBICKI. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, 9,[10]. Depth: 0–10 m. Marine species.Acanthurus albipectoralis Allen & Ayling, 1987. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al.(1994: 35). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 5–20 m. Marine species.Acanthurus auranticavus Randall, 1956. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (northeastern Grande Terre) byEVANS (2006: 113). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–8 m. Marine species.Acanthurus bariene Lesson, 1830. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia (northeastern Grande Terre) by EVANS(2006: 113). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, [8], [9], [10].Depth: 6–50 m. Marine species.Acanthurus blochii Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1835 – Chirurgien, picot canaque. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 21) andKULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 124). AMS, IRDNC and SMNSmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–12 m. Marine species.Acanthurus dussumieri Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1835 – Chirurgien de Dussumier, picot canaque. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 204). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18;NZ: 23. Depth: 1–131 m. Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 439Acanthurus grammoptilus Richardson, 1843. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (southwestern GrandeTerre) by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 353). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–91 m.Marine species.Acanthurus guttatus Bloch & Schneider [ex Forster], 1801. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Hepatusguttatus by BORODIN (1932: 88). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–6 m. Marine species.Acanthurus leucopareius (Jenkins, 1903) – Chirurgien à joueblanche. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 206). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14, 16. Depth:1–85 m. Marine species.Acanthurus lineatus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Chirurgien à lignesbleues. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 206). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth:0–25 m. Marine species.Acanthurus mata (Cuvier, 1829) – Chirurgien bleu, picot canaque,chirurgien rayé. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 206); previously reportedas Teuthis bleekeri by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9],10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 3–100 m. Marine species.Acanthurus nigricans (Linnaeus, 1758) – Chirurgien à marquesjaunes. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR (1981: 28); previously reported as Acanthurusgahm (non Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) by BORODIN (1932:87), and as Acanthurus aliala by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 204). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14.Depth: 1–67 m. Marine species.Acanthurus nigricauda Duncker & Mohr, 1929. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 21) and KULBICKI et al. (1993: 29). IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Acanthurus nigrofuscus (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Chirurgienbrun noir. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 207). IRDNC,SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–25 m. Marinespecies.Acanthurus nigros Günther, 1861. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 353) asAcanthurus nigroris (non Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1835). SMNS material. Taxonomic decision ofR ANDALL (2002: 50). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 1–90 m. Marine species.Acanthurus nubilus (Fowler & Bean, 1929) – Chirurgien rond.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 207). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 5–90 m. Marine species.Acanthurus olivaceus Bloch & Schneider [ex Forster], 1801 –Chirurgien olive, chirurgien à épaulettes. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 207). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 3–46 m. Marine species.Acanthurus pyroferus Kittlitz, 1834 – Chirurgien porteur defeu. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 208); previously reported asAcanthurus celebicus by BORODIN (1932: 87). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14.Depth: 4–60 m. Marine species.Acanthurus thompsoni (Fowler, 1923). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 21) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 35). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6,7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth: 4–119 m. Marine species.Acanthurus triostegus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Chirurgien à raiesnoires. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Teuthis triostegus by WHITLEY (1961: 65); previouslyreported as Acanthurus sp. by JOUAN (1861: 261). AMS,IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20.Depth: 0–90 m. Marine species.Acanthurus xanthopterus Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1835 – Chirurugien à nageoires jaunes. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 208); previously reported as Teuthis fuliginosusby WHITLEY (1961: 65). SMNS and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth:0–100 m. Marine species.Ctenochaetus binotatus Randall, 1955. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 21)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 35). BPBM, IRDNC, SMNS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,[11], 12, 14. Depth: 3–53 m. Marine species.Ctenochaetus cyanocheilus Randall & Clements, 2001. – T a x -onomy: Recorded from New Caledonia in original descriptionby RANDALL & CLEMENTS (2001: 9–13); previouslyreported as Ctenochaetus strigosus (non Bennett, 1828) byRIVATON et al. (1990: 21). BPBM, IRDNC, MNHN, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,[9], [10], 11, [12], 14. Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Ctenochaetus striatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825) – Chirurgienstrié. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byPLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 131). SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14.Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Naso annulatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 21)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 36). SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18.Depth: 1–60 m. Marine species.Naso brachycentron (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1835) – Nason à épines courtes. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 211). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], 10,[11], 12, 14. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Naso brevirostris (Cuvier, 1829) – Nason à museau court,licorne. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR (1971b: 113). SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:2–122 m. Marine species.Naso caesius Randall & Bell, 1992. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 36).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], 12, 14.Depth: 3–36 m. Marine species.Naso fageni Morrow, 1954. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by RANDALL (2002: 81). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 3–35 m. Marine species.

440 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Naso hexacanthus (Bleeker, 1855) – Nason gris. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 212); also reported as Naso vomer byF OURMANOIR (1976: 76), and as Naso thorpei by RIVATON etal. (1990: 21). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10,[11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 6–150 m. Marine species.Naso lituratus (Bloch & Schneider [ex Forster], 1801) – Nasonbariolé. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 212). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–90 m. Marinespecies.Naso lopezi Herre, 1927. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 434). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 6–20 m. Marinespecies.Naso maculatus Randall & Struhsaker, 1981. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI et al. (1994:36). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],[12]; AU: 17. Depth: 43–220 m. Marine species.Naso tonganus (Valenciennes [ex Quoy & Gaimard] in Cuvier& Valenciennes, 1835) – Nason loupe. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2002: 19);previously reported as Naso tuberosus (non Lacepède, 1801)by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 213). SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 2–40 m. Marine species.Naso unicornis (Forsskål in Niebuhr, 1775) – Dawa, nason vert,licorne. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS and SMNS material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18.Depth: 1–180 m. Marine species.Naso vlamingii (Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1835)– Nason à lignes violettes. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Naso vlamingi by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 214). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 1–50 m. Marine species.Paracanthurus hepatus (Linné, 1766) – Chirurgien bleu. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 209). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5,6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 2–40 m. Marinespecies.Prionurus maculatus Ogilby, 1887 – Queue en scie. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Xesurusmaculatus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 210). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14; AU:17, 18; NZ: 20, 21, 23. Depth: 0–20 m. Transitional water andmarine.Zebrasoma scopas (Cuvier [ex Renard], 1829) – Chirurgien àbalai. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 210); previously reportedas Zebrasoma fl avescens (non Bennett, 1828) by PLESSIS& FOURMANOIR (1966c: 132). IRDNC and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17,18. Depth: 0–40 m. Marine species.Zebrasoma velifer (Bloch, 1797) – Chirurgien à voilier. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Zebrasomaveliferum by KULBICKI (1988a: 93); previously reported as Zebrasomadesjardinii (non Bennett, 1836) by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 210). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17.Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.ScombrolabracidaeScombrolabrax heterolepis Roule, 1921 – Escolier aile longue.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR (1971b: 114, 117). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 4. Depth: 100–950 m. Marine species.SphyraenidaeSphyraena barracuda (Edwards in Catesby, 1771) – Barracouda,brochet de mer. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c: 136). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17.Depth: 1–100 m. Transitional water and marine.Sphyraena forsteri (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829) – Bécunefoncée. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 185); previously reportedas Sphyraena toxeuma by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c:136), and sbsequently as Sphyraena japonica (non Cuvier inCuvier & Valenciennes, 1829) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 72),and as Sphyraena sp. 2 by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000:337). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,[10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 6–300 m. Marine species.Sphyraena helleri Jenkins, 1901. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by SENOU (2001: 3693); previously reportedas Sphyraena acutipinnis (non Day, 1878) and Sphyraenanovaehollandiae by RIVATON et al. (1990: 72). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], 10. Depth: 15–104 m.Marine species.Sphyraena jello Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829 – Bécune,brochet de mer. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 185);subsequently reported as ‘Sphyraena sp. 1’ by LABOUTE &GRANDPERRIN (2000: 337). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6],[7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 20–200 m. Marine species.Sphyraena obtusata Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1829 –Bécune obtuse. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 615); previouslyreported as Sphyraenella fl avicauda by WHITLEY (1961: 65),and as Sphyraena chrysotaenia (non Klunzinger, 1884) byFOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 185). AMS and IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], 12, 14.Depth: 10–120 m. Marine species.Sphyraena putnamae Jordan & Seale, 1905 – Bécune à chevrons.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 618); previously reportedas Sphyraena bleekeri by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:184). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:5–20 m. Marine species.Sphyraena qenie Klunzinger, 1870. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 185); previously reported as Sphyraena sp. by JOUAN(1861: 302–303). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], 7, 8, [9],[10], 14. Depth: 2–30 m. Marine species.Sphyraena waitii Ogilby, 1908. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Sphyraena waittei by KULBICKI et al.(1993: 29). The record of this species needs additional verification.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:5–40 m. Marine species.GempylidaeDiplospinus multistriatus Maul, 1948. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1969: 52). IRDNC

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 441material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, [13], [14], [15], [16]; AU:[17], [18]; NZ: 20. Depth: 50–1000 m. Marine species.Gempylus serpens Cuvier, 1829 – Maquereau serpent, barracouta.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR (1971b: 113, 117). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–600 m. Marine species.Lepidocybium fl avobrunneum (Smith, 1843) – Tazard brun, escolar.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byFOURMANOIR (1970b: 43–45). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4, 5,8, 14; AU: 17; NZ: 23. Depth: 200–885 m. Marine species.Nealotus tripes Johnson, 1865. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1969: 52). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, 3, 14; AU: 17; NZ: 20, 22. Depth: 914–1646 m. Marine species.Neoepinnula orientalis (Gilchrist & Bonde, 1924). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 39). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4.Depth: 200–570 m. Marine species.Nesiarchus nasutus Johnson, 1862. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1969: 52). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 4. Depth: 200–1200 m. Marine species.Promethichthys prometheus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1832) – Barracouta, reviens. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 113). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 4, 6, 8, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 80–800 m.Marine species.*Rexea alisae Roberts & Stewart, 1997 – Escolier d’Alis. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby ROBERTS & STEWART (1997: 133–135). AMS, MNHN andNMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [8], [11],[12], 13. Depth: 470–580 m. Marine species.Rexea antefurcata Parin, 1989 – Escolier à longues ailes. –T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia (Lord HoweRise) in original description by PARIN (1989: 19–21); previouslyreported as Rexea prometheoides (non Bleeker, 1856)by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 424). MNHN and NMNZmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 2, 12, 13; NZ: 21, 22,23, 24. Depth: 230–920 m. Marine species.Rexea bengalensis (Alcock, 1894) – Escalier bengalais, petit escolier.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby ROBERTS & STEWART (1997: 135–138). MNHN and NMNZmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5. Depth: 450–710 m.Marine species.Rexea solandri (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1831). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 113, 117). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]; NZ: 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 100–800 m.Marine species.Rexichthys johnpaxtoni Parin & Astakhov, 1987. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia by PARIN & PAXTON(1990: 117). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 270–470 m. Marine species.Ruvettus pretiosus Cocco, 1833 – Poisson huile, ruvet. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 329). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]; NZ: 23. Depth: 100–800 m. Marine species.Thyrsitoides marleyi Fowler, 1929 – Escolier gracile. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& RIVATON (1979: 432). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7],[8], [9], [10], [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–400 m. Marine species.TrichiuridaeAphanopus carbo Lowe, 1839. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 117). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 200–1700 m.Marine species.Benthodesmus elongatus (Clarke, 1879). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 76) andRIVATON & BOURRET (1999: 332). IRDNC material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4; NZ: 22, 29. Depth: 280–550 m. Marinespecies.Lepidopus caudatus (Euphrasen, 1788). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 114). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4; NZ: 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29,30. Depth: 42–620 m. Marine species.Trichiurus lepturus Linnaeus, 1758. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by THOLLOT & KULBICKI(1988: 618); previously reported as Trichiurus haumelaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 328). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–350 m. Marine species.ScombridaeAcanthocybium solandri (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1832) – Tazard du large. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 183). –Dist r ibut ion: NC: 1, [2], [3], [4], 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10],[11], [12], [13], [14], [15], 16; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: [19], [20], [21],23. Depth: 0–12 m. Marine species.Allothunnus fallai Serventy, 1948. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by YATSU (1995: 29, 46–48). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 12, 13; AU: [17], 18; NZ:19, [20], 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 0–20 m.Marine species.Auxis thazard (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1800). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON &B OURRET (1999: 334). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [3], [4],[5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [14], [16]. Depth: 20–50 m. Marinespecies.Euthynnus affi nis (Cantor, 1849) – Bonite à dos rayé, thonine.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 322). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 0–200 m. Marinespecies.Grammatorcynus bicarinatus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1825). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by KULBICKI &WILLIAMS (1997: 23). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 14. Depth: 15–50 m. Marine species.Grammatorcynus bilineatus (Rüppell, 1836) – Tazard à largesécailles, maquereau saumon. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 66), RIVATON& BOURRET (1999: 340) and EVANS (2006: 115); previouslyreported as Grammatocyrnus bicarinatus (non Quoy &Gaimard, 1824) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 183). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:15–50 m. Marine species.Gymnosarda unicolor (Rüppell, 1836) – Thon à dents de chien.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 183). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 10–250 m. Marine species.Katsuwonus pelamis (Linnaeus, 1758) – Bonite à ventre rayé,bonite folle, listao. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New

442 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Caledonia as Euthynnus pelamis by FOURMANOIR (1971b:114). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: [21], 23, 25. Depth: 0–260 m. Marinespecies.Rastrelliger kanagurta (Cuvier, 1816) – Maquereau. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 190). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14. Depth: 20–90 m. Marine species.Scomberomorus commerson (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1800)– Tazard rayé du lagon. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 182).USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, [11], 12, 14. Depth: 10–70 m. Marine species.Thunnus alalunga (Bonnaterre, 1788) – Thon blanc, germon, albacore,thon barrique. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b); previously reportedas Scomber germo by JOUAN (1861: 292), and subsequentlyas ‘Albacore’ by WANG (1988). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [2], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ:20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth: 0–600 m.Marine species.Thunnus albacares (Bonnaterre, 1788) – Thon à nageoiresjaunes. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR (1971b). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 0–250 m. Marine species.Thunnus obesus (Lowe, 1839) – Thon obèse, thon aux gros yeux,patudo. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 323). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [3], [4], [5], 6, 7, 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 0–250 m.Marine species.XiphiidaeXiphias gladius Linnaeus, 1758 – Espadon, poisson épée. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 326). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [3],[4], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14, [16]; AU: [17], [18];NZ: [19], 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30. Depth:0–800 m. Marine species.IstiophoridaeIstiompax indicus (Cuvier in Cuvier & Valenciennes, 1832) –Marlin noir. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 324). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1, [3], [4], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14;AU: 17, [18]; NZ: [21], 23. Depth: 0–915 m. Marine species.Istiophorus platypterus (Shaw in Shaw & Nodder, 1792) – Voilier,empereur éventail. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 324). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [3], [4], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],[12], 14; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: [21], 23. Depth: 0–200 m. Marinespecies.Kajikia audax (Philippi, 1887) – Marlin rayé, empereur. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 324). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [3],[4], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]. Depth: 0–200 m. Marinespecies.Makaira mazara (Jordan & Snyder, 1901) – Marlin bleu, empereur.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 325). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, [3], [4], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU:[17], [18]; NZ: [21], 23. Depth: 0–200 m. Marine species.Makaira nigricans Lacepède, 1802. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 44).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], [3], [4], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–200 m. Marine species.Tetrapturus angustirostris Tanaka, 1915 – Marlin à rostre court.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 325). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [3], [4], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: [17],[18]; NZ: [21], 23. Depth: 0–1830 m. Marine species.CentrolophidaeHyperoglyphe antarctica (Carmichael, 1819) – Sériole argentée.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 33) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 36).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], [11], [12]; AU: [17], [18]; NZ: 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27,28, 29, 30. Depth: 270–700 m. Marine species.NomeidaeCubiceps caeruleus Regan, 1914. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 117). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4; AU: 17; NZ: 20, 25,29. Depth: 0–800 m. Marine species.Cubiceps pauciradiatus Günther, 1872. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON & BOURRET (1999:340). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4. Depth:58–1000 m. Marine species.Psenes cyanophrys Valenciennes in Cuvier & Valenciennes,1833. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 57) and RIVATON & BOURRET (1999:340). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 9. Depth: 20–550 m. Marinespecies.Psenes maculatus Lütken, 1880. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 114). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4. Depth: 0–1281 m. Marine species.Psenes pellucidus Lütken, 1880. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 114). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 4; AU: 17. Depth: 50–1000 m. Marinespecies.AriommatidaeAriomma sp. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia(Chesterfield Islands) by RIVATON (1989: 155). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 330 m. Marine species.OsphronemidaeTrichogaster pectoralis (Regan, 1910) – Gourami perlé. – T a x -o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) byMARQUET et al. (2003: 194). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7.Introduced (in 1955), not native. Freshwater species.CaproidaeAntigonia capros Lowe, 1843. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 116). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [7], 14. Depth:30–300 m. Marine species.Antigonia malayana Weber, 1913. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 409).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5], [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 12, 13. Depth: 165–304 m. Marine species.

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 443Antigonia rubescens (Günther, 1860). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 116).IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [5], [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 50–750 m. Marinespecies.ParalichthyidaePseudorhombus arsius (Hamilton, 1822). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 616); previouslyreported as Pseudorhombus sp. by RIVATON et al.(1990: 29). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–200 m. Transitional water and marine.PleuronectidaePoecilopsetta multiradiata Kawai, Amaoka & Séret, 2010. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby KAWAI et al. (2010: 194). MNHN, NMNZ and NSMT material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11],[12], 13, 14; AU: [18]; NZ: 19. Depth: 420–452 m. Marinespecies.*Poecilopsetta pectoralis Kawai & Amaoka, 2006. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by KAWAI &AMAOKA (2006: 264). HUMZ and MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth:510–580 m. Marine species.BothidaeArnoglossus dalgleishi (Bonde, 1922). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 355). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 14. Depth: 50–220 m. Marine species.Arnoglossus japonicus Hubbs, 1915. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byR IVATON (1989: 155). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth:350 m. Marine species.Arnoglossus macrolophus Alcock, 1889. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by ARAI &AMAOKA (1996: 364). HUMZ and MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7, 9. Depth: 18–141 m. Marine species.*Arnoglossus nigrifrons Amaoka & Mihara, 2000. – T a x o n -o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (ChesterfieldIslands) by AMAOKA & MIHARA (2000: 806). HUMZand MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth:300 m. Marine species.Arnoglossus oxyrhynchus Amaoka, 1969. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 155). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 8. Depth: 215 m. Marine species.Arnoglossus polyspilus (Günther, 1880). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 145, 155).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 8. Depth: 68–300 m. Marinespecies.*Arnoglossus septemventralis Amaoka & Mihara, 2000. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (NorfolkRidge) by AMAOKA & MIHARA (2000: 787). MNHN andNMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 13. Depth: 240–250 m. Marine species.Arnoglossus tenuis Günther, 1880. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 355).IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 80–100 m. Marine species.Asterorhombus cocosensis (Bleeker, 1855). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Asterorhombus intermedius(non Bleeker, 1866) by RIVATON (1989: 145–146, part), as Asterorhombussp. by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 37), and as Asterorhombusfi jiensis by RANDALL (2005a: 612). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Asterorhombus fi lifer Hensley & Randall, 2003. – T a x o n o -m y : Recorded from New Caledonia in original descriptionby HENSLEY & RANDALL (2003: 2–7). BPBM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:3–57 m. Marine species.Asterorhombus intermedius (Bleeker, 1865). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Orthorombus intermediusby THOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 614). HUMZ and MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 3, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 1–96 m. Marine species.Bothus mancus (Broussonet, 1782) – Turbot tropical. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Platophrys mancusby WHITLEY (1961: 65); previously described as Pleuronecteslunulatus by JOUAN (1861: 256), and reported asPleuronectes rhombus (non Linnaeus, 1758) by JOUAN (1861:256). AMS and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–100 m.Marine species.Bothus pantherinus (Rüppell, 1830) – Turbot léopard. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Platophryspantherinus by OGILBY (1898: 770). SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 11,[12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–100 m. Marine species.Chascanopsetta lugubris Alcock, 1894. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) by FOURMANOIR(1976: 51). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 60–3210 m.Marine species.Engyprosopon annulatus (Weber, 1913). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Asterorhombus annulatus byAMAOKA & MIHARA (2001). HUMZ and MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, [10]. Depth: 32–36 m. Marinespecies.*Engyprosopon bellonaensis Amaoka, Mihara & Rivaton, 1993.– T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia(Bellona Reefs) by AMAOKA et al. (1993: 389–392); previouslyreported as Engyprosopon sp. by RIVATON (1989: 146,part). HUMZ and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1. Depth: 67–80 m. Marine species.Engyprosopon grandisquama (Temminck & Schlegel, 1846)– Turbot à queue tâchetée. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia as Engyprosopon grandisquamma byTHOLLOT & KULBICKI (1988: 617). HUMZ and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 65–91 m. Marine species.Engyprosopon hureaui Quéro & Golani, 1990. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by AMAOKA et al. (1993: 402–405); previously reported as Engyprosopon sp. by RIVATON etal. (1990: 146, part). HUMZ and MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 1–81 m. Marine species.*Engyprosopon longipterum Amaoka, Mihara & Rivaton, 1993.– T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby AMAOKA et al. (1993: 416–421); previously reportedas Engyprosopon sp. by RIVATON (1989: 146, part). HUMZ,MNHN and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,14. Depth: 67–88 m. Marine species.

444 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Engyprosopon macrolepis (Regan, 1908). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by AMAOKA et al. (1993:398–402); previously reported as Engyprosopon sp. byR IVATON (1989: 146, part). HUMZ, MNHN and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 3, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 3–91 m. Marine species.Engyprosopon maldivensis (Regan, 1908). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by AMAOKA et al. (1993: 393–397); previously reported as Engyprosopon macroptera byRIVATON (1989: 146). HUMZ and MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 30–215 m. Marine species.*Engyprosopon rostratum Amaoka, Mihara & Rivaton, 1993.– T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby AMAOKA et al. (1993: 411–416); previously reportedas Engyprosopon sp. by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 425).HUMZ and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,[6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 41–300 m. Marine species.*Engyprosopon septempes Amaoka, Mihara & Rivaton, 1993.– T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby AMAOKA et al. (1993: 405–411); previously reported asEngyprosopon longipelvis (non Amaoka, 1969) by RIVATON(1989: 146), and as Engyprosopon latifrons (non Regan,1908) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 29). HUMZ and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 3. Depth: 44–88 m. Marinespecies.Engyprosopon xystrias Hubbs, 1915. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by AMAOKA et al. (1993: 385–389); previously reported as Engyprosopon sp. by RIVATON(1989: 146, part). HUMZ. MNHN and SMNS material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12, 14.Depth: 105–240 m. Marine species.Grammatobothus pennatus (Ogilby, 1913). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) by RI-VATON et al. (1990: 29) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 37). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 80–93 m. Marine species.Grammatobothus polyophthalmus (Bleeker, 1865). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989:146). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–90 m. Marine species.Laeops kitaharae (Smith & Pope, 1906). – T a x o n o m y : Newrecord from New Caledonia; previously reported as Laeopssp. by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 425). IRDNC material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 12. Depth: 420 m. Marinespecies.Neolaeops microphthalmus (Bonde, 1922). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Arnoglossus microphthalmusby FOURMANOIR (1969: 55). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 4. Depth: 275–400 m. Marine species.Parabothus coarctatus (Gilbert, 1905). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by AMAOKA et al. (1997: 166–169). HUMZ and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12, 13, 16. Depth: 253–580 m. Marine species.*Parabothus fi lipes Amaoka, Mihara & Rivaton, 1997. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by (Nova Bank,East Coral Sea) by AMAOKA et al. (1997: 158–163); previouslyreported as Parabothus sp. by RIVATON (1989: 155). HUMZand MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 2. Depth:295–330 m. Marine species.Parabothus kiensis (Tanaka, 1918). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by AMAOKA et al. (1997: 163–166).HUMZ and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,[6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 275–330 m. Marine species.Taeniopsetta ocellata (Günther, 1880). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 155). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 150–300 m.Marine species.*Tosarhombus brevis Amaoka, Mihara & Rivaton, 1997. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby AMAOKA et al. (1997: 153–156). HUMZ and MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], [8], 9, [10], 14.Depth: 250–320. Marine species.*Tosarhombus longimanus Amaoka, Mihara & Rivaton, 1997.– T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia(Chesterfield Islands) by AMAOKA et al. (1997: 148–153);previously reported as Tosarhombus sp. by KULBICKI et al.(1994: 37). HUMZ and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 217–310 m. Marine species.*Tosarhombus neocaledonicus Amaoka & Rivaton, 1991. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia byAMAOKA & RIVATON (1991: 461–465); previously reported as‘Tosarhombus sp. nov.’ by RIVATON (1989: 155) and as Tosarhombusnovaensis by DELANNOY [ex AMAOKA & RIVATON](1991: figs., nomen nudum). HUMZ and MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 2. Depth: 169–325. Marine species.Samaridae*Plagiopsetta gracilis Mihara & Amaoka, 2004. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia (ProvinceNord, Grande Terre) by MIHARA & AMAOKA (2004: 617–619).MNHN material (holotype). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5.Depth: 300–350 m. Marine species.*Plagiopsetta stigmosa Mihara & Amaoka, 2004. – T a x o n o -m y : Originally described from New Caledonia by MIHARA& AMAOKA (2004: 613–617); previously reported as Plagiopsettaglossa (non Franz, 1910) by RIVATON (1989: 155).HUMZ and MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,2. Depth: 280–330 m. Marine species.*Samaris chesterfi eldensis Mihara & Amaoka, 2004. – T a x -o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledonia byM IHARA & AMAOKA (2004: 628–633); previously reported asSamaris sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 61). HUMZ and MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 3. Depth: 169–225 m.Marine species.Samaris cristatus Gray, 1831. – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 146, 155). HUMZand MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 8.Depth: 27–225 m. Marine species.Samaris macrolepis Norman, 1927. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 61) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 37). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 8.Depth: 6–85 m. Marine species.*Samaris spinea Mihara & Amaoka, 2004. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia by MIHARA &AMAOKA (2004: 624–628). HUMZ and MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 3, [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], 10, 11, 12.Depth: 6–88 m. Marine species.Samariscus latus Matsubara & Takamuri, 1951. – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by RIVATON et al. (1990: 61), RIVATON & RICHER DE FORGES(1990: 32), and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 37). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 67 m. 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FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 445*Samariscus multiradiatus Kawai, Amaoka & Séret, 2008. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby KAWAI et al. (2008); previously reported as Samariscussp. by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON (1979: 426). HUMZ andMNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [5], [6], [7],[8], [9], 10, 11. Depth: 175–430 m. Marine species.Samariscus triocellatus Woods in Schultz, Woods & Lachner,1966. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byRIVATON et al. (1990: 61) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 37). IRDNCand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 3–30 m. Marine species.SoleidaeAesopia cornuta (Kaup, 1858) – Sole à bandes brunes. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989:146); previously reported as Aesopia sp. by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 308). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 8–100 m. Marine species.*Aseraggodes magnoculus Randall, 2005. – T a x o n o m y :Originally described from New Caledonia (southwesternGrande Terre) by RANDALL (2005b: 203–204). ROM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 11. Depth:9–18 m. Marine species.Aseraggodes melanostictus (Peters, 1877). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Loyalty Islands) byFRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 355). SMNS material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 14. Depth: 1–73 m. Marine species.Aseraggodes ramsaii (Ogilby, 1889). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005b: 209–210).BPBM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 2–25 m. Marine species.Aseraggodes whitakeri Woods in Schultz, Woods & Lachner,1966. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RANDALL (2005b: 210–211); previously reported as Aseraggodessp. by RIVATON et al. (1990: 71). BPBM and ROMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–37 m. Marine species.Pardachirus pavoninus (Lacepède, 1802) – Sole ocellée. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 308). SMNS and USNM material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–40 m. Marinespecies.Pseudaesopia japonica (Bleeker, 1860). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 146); previouslyreported as Brachirus zebra (non Bloch, 1787) byWHITLEY (1961: 64). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 1–68 m. Marine species.Soleichthys heterorhinos (Bleeker, 1856). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997:23). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], [10], 14. Depth: 1–10 m. Marine species.CynoglossidaeCynoglossus interruptus Günther, 1880. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 38). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5.Depth: 50–150 m. Marine species.Paraplagusia sp. – T a x o n o m y : Recorded from New Caledoniaby RIVATON et al. (1990: 38) and RIVATON & RICHER DEFORGES (1990: 27). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 20–65 m. Marine species.TriacanthodidaeBathyphylax bombifrons Myers, 1934. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by MATSUURA & TYLER (1997: 175–176). MNHN material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 600–615 m. Marinespecies.Halimochirurgus alcocki Weber, 1913. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Halimochirus alcocki byFOURMANOIR (1971b: 118). MNHN and NMNZ material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12, 13.Depth: 390–610 m. Marine species.Macrorhamphosodes uradoi (Kamohara, 1933). – Taxonom y : First record from New Caledonia by MATSUURA &TYLER (1997: 178–180). IRDNC, MNHN and NMNZ material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11],[12], 13; NZ: 23. Depth: 50–675 m. Marine species.Paratriacanthodes retrospinis Fowler, 1934. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by MATSUURA & TYLER(1997: 180–186). MNHN and NMNZ material. – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], [8], 9, [10], [11], 12, 13. Depth:418–920 m. Marine species.Triacanthodes ethiops Alcock, 1894. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & RIVATON(1979: 425). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,2, [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 50–458 m. Marinespecies.*Triacanthodes intermedius Matsuura & Fourmanoir, 1984. –T a x o n o m y : Originally described from New Caledoniaby MATSUURA & FOURMANOIR (1984: 32–34). MNHN andNSMT material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], [8], 9,[10], [11], 12. Depth: 360–500 m. Marine species.BalistidaeAbalistes fi lamentosus Matsuura & Yoshino, 2004. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL &J USTINE (2008). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 20–180 m. Marine species.Abalistes stellatus (Anonymus [ex Commerson, ex Lacepède],1798) – Baliste à trois tâches blanches, baliste de vase. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Balistesstellatus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 260); previouslyreported as Balistes sp. by JOUAN (1861: 246). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–350 m. Transitionalwater and marine.Balistapus undulatus (Park, 1797) – Baliste strié. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by PLESSIS &F OURMANOIR (1966c: 144). IRDNC and USNM material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14. Depth:1–50 m. Marine species.Balistoides conspicillum (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Baliste àgrandes tâches blanches, baliste lépreux. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990:26) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 38); previously reported asBalistes niger (non Bloch, 1786) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 258–259). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,[11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–75 m. Marine species.Balistoides viridescens (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Baliste verdâtre.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Balistes viridescens by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:261). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11], 12, 14.Depth: 0–50 m. Marine species.

446 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4Canthidermis maculata (Bloch, 1786). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 26);previously reported as Canthidermis rotundatus by WHITLEY(1961: 64). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–110 m. Marine species.Melichthys niger (Bloch, 1786). – T a x o n o m y : New recordfrom New Caledonia (northeastern lagoon, Grande Terre),based on one specimen observed at Ouasse by M. KULBICKIin 2004. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 7, 8, [9]. Depth: 0–75 m.Marine species.Melichthys vidua (Solander in Richardson, 1844) – Baliste àqueue rose. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Balistes vidua by BORODIN (1932: 98); subsequently reportedas Balistes radula (non Solander in Richardson, 1848)by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 115). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [5],6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 4–60 m. Marine species.Odonus niger (Rüppell, 1836) – Baliste à dents rouges. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 26) and FRICKE (1999: 580–581); previously reportedas Balistes erythrodon by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:258). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [1], 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 5–40 m. Marine species.Pseudobalistes fl avimarginatus (Rüppell, 1829) – Baliste vert. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 26) and EVANS (2006: 115). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–50 m. Marine species.Pseudobalistes fuscus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Baliste jauneet bleu. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Balistes fuscus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 260).USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9],10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 5–50 m. Marine species.Rhinecanthus aculeatus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Baliste Picasso. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Balistesaculeatus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 256–257). SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8,[9], 10, [11], 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–50 m. Marine species.Rhinecanthus lunula Randall & Steene, 1983. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 26)and LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 456); previously reportedas Balistes sp. by JOUAN (1861: 246–247), and subsequentlymisidentified as Rhinecanthus verrucosus (non Linnaeus,1758) by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 261). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–30 m. Marinespecies.Rhinecanthus rectangulus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Baliste àqueue cunéiforme. – T a x o n o m y : First record from NewCaledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 26) and KULBICKI et al.(1993: 29). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5,[6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth:0–20 m. Marine species.Rhinecanthus verrucosus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Baliste à bandeaunoir. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byEVANS (2006: 115). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, [8], [9],[10]. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Suffl amen bursa (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Baliste bourse. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Balistesbursa by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 256). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, 11, [12],14. Depth: 3–90 m. Marine species.Suffl amen chrysopterum (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Balisteà nageoires dorées. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Balistes chrysopterus by FOURMANOIR &L ABOUTE (1976: 256). USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–30 m. Marinespecies.Suffl amen fraenatum (Latreille, 1804) – Baliste à muselière. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Balistesfraenatus by KULBICKI (1988b: 306); previously reportedas Suffl amen capistratus by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR (1966c:144). IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth:8–186 m. Marine species.Xanthichthys auromarginatus (Bennett, 1832) – Baliste jaune.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byR ANDALL et al. (1978: 696–698); previously reported asXanthichthys ringens (non Linnaeus, 1758) by FOURMANOIR(1971b: 115). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10].Depth: 8–150 m. Marine species.MonacanthidaeAcreichthys radiatus (Popta, 1900). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by TYLER & LANGE (1982).MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Acreichthys tomentosus (Linnaeus, 1758). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RANDALL (2005a: 632);previously reported as ‘Monacanthidae indéterminé 1’ byLABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 461). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 2–15 m. Marine species.Aluterus monoceros (Linnaeus, 1758). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 26) andHUTCHINS (2001: 3636). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17; NZ: 23.Depth: 1–50 m. Marine species.Aluterus scriptus (Osbeck, 1765) – Baliste écriture. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Alutera scriptaby FOURMANOIR (1971b: 115). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5,[6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; NZ: 23. Depth: 3–120 m. Marinespecies.Amanses scopas (Cuvier, 1829). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by KULBICKI & WILLIAMS (1997: 24);previously reported as Amanses sp. by RIVATON et al. (1990:26). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 14. Depth:1–18 m. Marine species.Brachaluteres jacksonianus (Quoy & Gaimard, 1824). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands)by RIVATON (1989: 146). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 1–73 m. Transitional water and marine.Brachaluteres taylori Woods in Schultz, Woods & Lachner,1966. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia(Chesterfield Islands) by KULBICKI et al. (1994: 38). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1; AU: 17; NZ: 23. Depth: 60 m. Marinespecies.Cantherhines dumerilii (Hollard, 1854) – Monacanthe rayé. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOUR-MANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 262). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:1, [6], 7, 8, 9, 10, [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–35 m. Marinespecies.Cantherhines fronticinctus (Günther in Playfair & Günther,1867) – Poisson-lime à lunettes. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN(2000: 459). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 447[6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–43 m.Marine species.Cantherhines pardalis (Rüppell, 1835). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1976: 84). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14;AU: 17. Depth: 0–20 m. Marine species.Oxymonacanthus longirostris (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) –Baliste à tâches orange. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC andSMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10,11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Paraluteres prionurus (Bleeker, 1851) – Monacanthe à sellesnoires. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 262). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth:1–25 m. Marine species.Paramonacanthus curtorhynchos (Bleeker, 1855). – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by WHITLEY (1961:65). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 39–90 m. Marine species.Paramonacanthus lowei Hutchins, 1997. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006:356). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth:0–78 m. Marine species.Pervagor alternans (Ogilby, 1899) – Poisson-lime d’œil jaune.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byK ULBICKI et al. (1994: 38). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, 7,8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, 18. Depth: 10–15 m. Marinespecies.Pervagor aspricaudus (Hollard, 1854). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 26) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 38). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 6, [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], [12], 14. Depth: 1–25 m.Marine species.Pervagor janthinosoma (Bleeker, 1854). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 26) andKULBICKI et al. (1994: 38). IRDNC, SMNS and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], [11], [12], 14;AU: 17, 18. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Pervagor melanocephalus (Bleeker, 1853) – Baliste à queuerouge. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS, IRDNC and SMNS material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14;AU: 17. Depth: 1–61 m. Marine species.Pseudalutarius nasicornis (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850).– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia asPseudaluteres nasicornis by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 115).MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8,[9], [10]. Depth: 1–55 m. Transitional water and marine.Thamnaconus fi jiensis Hutchins & Matsuura, 1984. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al.(1990: 27) and MATSUURA & TYLER (1997: 191–192). MNHNmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14.Depth: 150–210 m. Marine species.Thamnaconus modestoides (Barnard, 1927). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by MATSUURA & TYLER(1997: 192–193). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 14. Depth: 73–200 m. Marine species.Thamnaconus tessellatus (Günther, 1880). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 156);previously reported as Thamnaconus hypargyreus (nonCope, 1871) by RIVATON et al. (1990: 27). MNHN and NMNZmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 2, 13. Depth: 230–600 m. Marine species.AracanidaeKentrocapros fl avofasciatus (Kamohara, 1938). – Taxonomy : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989:156). MNHN and NSMT material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], 12. Depth: 80–360 m. Marinespecies.OstraciidaeLactoria cornuta (Linnaeus, 1758) – Coffre cornu. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Ostracion cornutusby JOUAN (1861: 247). AMS, IRDNC and USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],[12]; AU: 17. Depth: 1–100 m. Transitional water and marine.Lactoria diaphana (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Coffre diaphane.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaas Lactoria diaphanus by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976:272). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7],8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 8–50 m.Marine species.Lactoria fornasini (Bianconi, 1846). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 115,118). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: 28. Depth: 44–92 m. Marine species.Ostracion cubicus Linnaeus, 1758 – Coffre à points bleus. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOUR-MANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 270–271); previously reportedas Ostracion tuberculatus by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS,IRDNC and USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1,5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth:0–280 m. Marine species.Ostracion meleagris Shaw in Shaw & Nodder, 1796 – Coffrepintade. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 270). BPBM and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], 10, [11],[12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–58 m. Marine species.Ostracion solorensis Bleeker, 1853. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (northeastern Grande Terre) byEVANS (2006: 116). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9],[10]. Depth: 1–20 m. Marine species.Tetrosomus concatenatus (Bloch, 1785). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byR IVATON (1989: 146–147). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1; AU: 17. Depth: 0–67 m. Transitional water andmarine.Tetrosomus gibbosus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Coffre à bosse. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 270). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 37–110 m. Marinespecies.Tetrosomus reipublicae (Ogilby, 1913). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia as Rhinesomus reipublicae byFOURMANOIR (1971b: 115, 118). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 50–180 m. Marinespecies.

448 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4TriodontidaeTriodon macropterus Lesson, 1829 – Bourse. – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 272). MNHN material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6],[7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 13. Depth: 1–310 m. Marine species.TetraodontidaeArothron caeruleopunctatus Matsuura, 1994 – Poisson-ballon àtaches bleues. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby LABOUTE & GRANDPERRIN (2000: 466). – D i s t r i -b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 2–50 m. Marinespecies.Arothron fi rmamentum (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by MATSUURA& TYLER (1997: 199–200). NMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 13; NZ: 19, 23, 26. Depth: 10–360 m. Marinespecies.Arothron hispidus (Linnaeus, 1758) – Ballon à épaule noire. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Tetraodonhispidus by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 115); previously reportedas Ovoides implutus by WHITLEY (1961: 65). AMS andUSNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9],[10], 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 1–50 m. Transitional waterand marine.Arothron immaculatus (Bloch & Schneider [ex Lacepède],1801). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby WANTIEZ & KULBICKI (1995: 227). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–17 m. Transitional waterand marine.Arothron manilensis (Procé, 1822) – Ballon à lignes brunes. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by THOLLOT& KULBICKI (1988: 618); previously misidentified as Arothronimmaculatus (non Bloch & Schneider [ex Lacepède], 1801)by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 266). IRDNC and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10].Depth: 0–20 m. Transitional water and marine.Arothron mappa (Lesson, 1831) – Ballon griffonné. – T a x o n -o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR &LABOUTE (1976: 266). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 1–30 m. Marine species.Arothron meleagris (Lacepède [ex Commerson], 1798) – Ballonpintade. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 266). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth:2–24 m. Marine species.Arothron nigropunctatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Ballonmaculé. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 268). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14. Depth: 3–25 m.Marine species.Arothron reticularis (Bloch & Schneider, 1801). – T a x o n o -m y : First record from New Caledonia as Tetraodon reticularisby FOURMANOIR (1971b: 115). Record from Baie de Pronybased on a photograph taken by R. MYERS (personal communication,March 2010). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8,[9], 10. Depth: 1–25 m. Transitional water and marine.Arothron stellatus (Bloch & Schneider, 1801) – Ballon étoilé. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Tetraodonstellatus by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 115); subsequentlyreported as Arothron alboreticulatus by FOURMANOIR &L ABOUTE (1976: 266). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], 7,8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17, [18]; NZ: 23. Depth: 1–58 m.Marine species.Canthigaster amboinensis (Bleeker, 1864). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by EVANS (2006: 116).SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], 7, 8, [9], [10],14. Depth: 0–16 m. Marine species.Canthigaster axiologus Whitley, 1931 – Canthigaster à quatresbarres. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RANDALL et al. (2008: 6–7); previously reportedas Canthigaster coronatus (non Vaillant & Sauvage, 1875)by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 269). IRDNC material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14;AU: 17. Depth: 10–76 m. Marine species.Canthigaster bennetti (Bleeker, 1854). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE(1976: 268). IRDNC and SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth:0–16 m. Marine species.Canthigaster callisterna (Ogilby, 1889). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Norfolk Ridge) by MATSUURA& TYLER (1997: 200–201). NMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 13; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20, 23. Depth: 230–250 m.Marine species.Canthigaster compressa (Procé, 1822) – Canthigaster ocellé. –T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATONet al. (1990: 75) and KULBICKI & WANTIEZ (1990: 125, 129); previouslyreported as Canthigaster striolatus by FOURMANOIR(1981: 28). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 5, [6],[7], 8, [9], 10, [11], [12]. Depth: 5–16 m. Marine species.Canthigaster epilampra (Jenkins, 1903). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 75) andMYERS (1999: 290). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], 14. Depth: 6–60 m. Marine species.Canthigaster janthinoptera (Bleeker, 1855). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 75)and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 39). IRDNC, SMNS and USNMmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], [11],[12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–30 m. Marine species.Canthigaster ocellicincta Allen & Randall, 1977. – T a x o n o -m y : Recorded from New Caledonia in original descriptionby ALLEN & RANDALL (1977: 485–486). MNHN material. –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 10–53 m.Marine species.Canthigaster papua (Bleeker, 1848). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RANDALL et al. (1997: 477).SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9],[10], [11], 12. Depth: 2–50 m. Marine species.Canthigaster rivulata (Temminck & Schlegel, 1850). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia as Canthigasterrivulatus by RIVATON (1989: 147). MNHN material. – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], 11, [12], 14.Depth: 0–350 m. Marine species.Canthigaster solandri (Richardson [ex Solander], 1845). – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 269). SMNS material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 6, 7, 8, 9, [10], 11, 12, 14. Depth: 0–36 m. Marinespecies.Canthigaster valentini (Bleeker, 1853) – Canthigaster à sellesnoires. – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 449FOURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 269). AMS, IRDNC, SMNSand USNM material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, 14; AU: 17. Depth: 0–91 m. Marine species.Chelonodon patoca (Hamilton, 1822). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia (Grande Terre) by FRICKE &KULBICKI (2006: 357). AMS material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 4–60 m. Freshwater, transitionalwater and marine.Lagocephalus sceleratus (Gmelin, 1789) – Ballon à bandes argentées,ballon scélérat. – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia as Pleuranacanthus scleratus by WHITLEY(1961: 65). AMS and IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 1, 5, [6], 7, 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 14; AU: 17. Depth: 18–100 m. Marine species.Sphoeroides pachygaster (Müller & Troschel in Schomburgk,1848). – T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledoniaby RIVATON (1989: 156); previously reported as Tetraodontestudineus (non Linnaeus, 1758) by PLESSIS & FOURMANOIR(1966c: 144). MNHN and NMNZ material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1, 2, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12], 13. Depth: 50–480 m. Marine species.Torquigener brevipinnis (Regan, 1903). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by MATSUURA & TYLER (1997:203). MNHN and NSMT material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5. Depth: 20–100 m. Marine species.Torquigener hypselogeneion (Bleeker, 1852). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia as Amblyrhynchotes hypselogeneionby RIVATON et al. (1990: 75) and KULBICKI & WAN-TIEZ (1990: 125). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC:5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 18–22 m. Marine species.Torquigener pallimaculatus Hardy, 1983. – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON (1989: 147). IRDNCmaterial. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 7–78 m. Marinespecies.Torquigener tuberculiferus (Ogilby, 1912). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia (Chesterfield Islands) byKULBICKI et al. (1994: 39). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 1. Depth: 73–80 m. Marine species.Tylerius spinosissimus (Regan, 1908). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by MATSUURA & TYLER (1997:204–205). MNHN and NSMT material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: 5, [6], [7], [8], 9, [10]. Depth: 250–435 m. Marinespecies.DiodontidaeChilomycterus reticulatus (Linnaeus, 1758). – T a x o n o m y :New record from New Caledonia (Grande Terre), based onvideo seen on Youtube taken near Nouméa (Anonymous2009a), and on one specimen observed near Koné by M.KULBICKI. – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11],[12]; AU: 17; NZ: 23. Depth: 20–100 m. Marine species.Cyclichthys orbicularis (Bloch, 1785). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 37) andLEIS (2001: 3662). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU: 17. Depth: 9–170 m.Marine species.Cyclichthys spilostylus (Leis & Randall, 1982). – T a x o n o m y :First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 37)and THOLLOT (1996a: 15). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7],8, [9], [10]. Depth: 3–90 m. Marine species.Diodon holocanthus Linnaeus, 1758 – Poisson porc-épic. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by RIVATON etal. (1990: 37) and KULBICKI et al. (1994: 39). USNM material.– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, [6], [7], 8, [9], 10, [11], [12];AU: 17. Depth: 0–200 m. Marine species.Diodon hystrix (Linnaeus, 1758) – Poisson porc-épic. – T a x -o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR& LABOUTE (1976: 270). – D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: 1, 5, 6, 7,8, 9, 10, 11, [12], 14; AU: 17, 18; NZ: 20. Depth: 0–50 m. Marinespecies.Diodon liturosus Lacepède in Shaw, 1804 – Poisson porc-épic.– T a x o n o m y : First record from New Caledonia byF OURMANOIR & LABOUTE (1976: 270). – D i s t r i b u t i o n :NC: 5, 6, 7, 8, [9], [10], 14. Depth: 0–90 m. Marine species.Lophodiodon calori (Bianconi, 1855). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by RIVATON et al. (1990: 37),R IVATON & RICHER DE FORGES (1990: 28), and FRICKE &K ULBICKI (2006: 357). IRDNC material. – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 0–100 m. Marinespecies.MolidaeMasturus lanceolatus (Liénard, 1840). – T a x o n o m y : Firstrecord from New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1976: 84).– D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10]. Depth: 50–670 m. Marine species.Mola mola (Linnaeus, 1758). – T a x o n o m y : First record fromNew Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 115). – D i s t r i b u -t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; NZ: 20. Depth:0–480 m. Marine species.Mola ramsayi (Giglioli, 1883). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FRICKE & KULBICKI (2006: 357); previouslyreported as Mola sp. by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 115). –D i s t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; AU:17; NZ: 23, 24, 25. Depth: 0–300 m. Marine species.Ranzania laevis (Pennant, 1776). – T a x o n o m y : First recordfrom New Caledonia by FOURMANOIR (1971b: 115). – D i s -t r i b u t i o n : NC: [6], [7], 8, [9], [10], [11], [12]; NZ: 23.Depth: 0–140 m. Marine species.4 The fish fauna of New Caledonia and its endemismThe fish fauna of New Caledonia comprises a total of2328 species in 246 families. Eight of these species arenot native, but have been introduced. Five fish families arerepresented only by introduced species. The native fishfauna of New Caledonia therefore consists of 2320 speciesin 241 families. The largest families are the Gobiidae (192native species, 8.3 % of the native species), Labridae (129species, 5.6 %), Pomacentridae (113 species, 4.9 %), Serranidae(95 species, 4.1 %), Apogonidae (81 species, 3.5 %),Blenniidae (64 species, 2.8 %), Macrouridae (52 species,2.2 %), Myctophidae (52 species, 2.2 %), Scorpaenidae(52 species, 2.2 %), Muraenidae (49 species, 2.1 %), Lutjanidae(43 species each, 1.9 %), Carangidae (42 species,1.8 %), Syngnathidae (43 species, 1.9 %) and Acanthuridae(40 species, 1.7 %). Typically for remote tropical island

450 STUTTGARTER BEITRÄGE ZUR NATURKUNDE A Neue Serie 4groups, the freshwater fish fauna is dominated by the familiesGobiidae, Eleotridae, Anguillidae and Mugilidae; themost speciate marine fish groups are the Gobiidae, Labridae,and Pomacentridae. A total of 61 fish species are recordedfrom New Caledonia for the first time.The fish fauna of New Caledonia includes a total of 125species occurring in freshwater (plus 8 introduced species,6.4 % of the total freshwater fish species), 266 speciesof transitional waters (plus two introduced species,0.8 % of the total transitional water species) and 2320 speciesin marine habitats. Freshwater and transitional waterspecies are found almost exclusively in the Grande TerreGroup, as there are no open fresh water habitats in the outerislands.Among the marine species, 905 species are recordedfrom islands and reefs of the East Coral Sea (includingChesterfield Islands) (39.1 % of the total marine species),193 pelagic and deepsea species are known from theNew Caledonian basin (8.3 % of the total marine species),1860 species from the Grande Terre Group (80.3 % of thetotal marine species), 85 species from the Norfolk Ridge(3.7 % of the total marine species), and 1029 species fromthe Loyalty Ridge including Loyalty Islands (42.3 % of thetotal marine species). The Grande Terre Group includesmany species living otherwise along continental shelves,which prefer nutrient rich waters. In the Loyalty Islands,several species restricted to oceanic islands including socalled‘Pacific Plate species’ are found; such species requiremarine habitats with few nutrients. Many of the latterspecies, especially in deeper water, are small.It is difficult to compare the faunas of nearby regionsas the sampling effort is very heterogeneous from one regionto the next. Restricting the comparison to the coastalspecies (marine species, found in less than 80 m excludingoceanic pelagic species) there is a very high similarityin the ranking of the various families (Tab. 1). The onlyexception being the Northern New Zealand Region whichis at the limit of the tropical waters and therefore has lessspecies and is influenced by the occurrence of colder waters.There are also several important families which arenot represented or weakly represented in New Caledoniacompared to the western and northern regions (GreatBarrier Reef, Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands).In particular there are no Ariidae or Sciaenidae in NewCaledonia and families such as Platycephalidae, Soleidae,Sillaginidae, Syngnathidae, Siganidae, Pseudochromidae,Chaetodontidae and Hemiramphidae have less species thanin the west and north. On the contrary, several families areTab. 1. Proportion (percent of total) and rank (in parentheses) of the 20 most speciose families of shore fishes in the southwesternPacific. Only “shore” species are included, i. e. species which are marine, live in less than 80 m depth and are not found as adults inthe oceanic pelagic waters.NewCaledoniaVanuatuGreatBarrier ReefPapua NewGuineaSolomonIslandsNorthernNewZealandGobiidae 11.9 (1) 9.5 (1) 10.4 (1) 10.4 (1) 11.7 (1) 6.3 (2) 11.6 (1) 11.2 (1)Labridae 7.2 (2) 8.5 (2) 6.5 (2) 6 (2) 6.4 (3) 12.5 (1) 6.9 (2) 7.9 (2)Pomacentridae 5.8 (3) 8.1 (3) 5.3 (3) 5.5 (3) 7.2 (2) 6.3 (2) 5.6 (3) 7.1 (3)Apogonidae 4.9 (4) 4.4 (6) 3.9 (5) 5.3 (4) 5.9 (4) 2.6 (10) 5 (4) 5.2 (5)Serranidae 4.7 (5) 5.2 (4) 4.3 (4) 4.1 (5) 4.4 (6) 4.9 (4) 4.7 (5) 4.6 (6)Blenniidae 4 (7) 4.5 (5) 3.1 (6) 3.6 (6) 4.7 (5) 4.3 (5) 4.5 (6) 5.4 (4)Muraenidae 4.4 (6) 3.4 (7) 2.2 (10) 2.3 (10) 2.3 (10) 2.9 (9) 3.4 (7) 3.9 (7)Carangidae 2.1 (10) 2.8 (9) 3 (7) 2.4 (8) 3 (7) 2.5 (11) 2.9 (8) 2.9 (10)Syngnathidae 2.4 (9) 1.9 (15) 2.9 (8) 2.7 (7) 2.5 (8) 1.2 (19) 2.8 (9) 1.9 (15)Chaetodontidae 1.7 (12) 2.6 (10) 2.1 (11) 2.1 (11) 2.4 (9) 4 (6) 2.3 (11) 3.1 (8)Scorpaenidae 3.1 (8) 2 (14) 2.2 (9) 2.3 (9) 1.9 (13) 2.3 (12) 2.5 (10) 1.5 (16)Acanthuridae 2.1 (11) 2.9 (8) 1.8 (12) 1.6 (13) 2.2 (11) 3.5 (7) 2.2 (12) 3.1 (8)Lutjanidae 1.5 (17) 2.6 (10) 1.4 (16) 1.7 (12) 2.1 (12) 1.4 (18) 2.2 (12) 2.1 (13)Scaridae 1.5 (14) 2.2 (13) 1.4 (16) 1.3 (18) 1.5 (15) 3.2 (8) 1.7 (16) 2.6 (11)Holocentridae 1.5 (14) 1.9 (15) 1.2 (19) 1.3 (18) 1.7 (14) 1.1 (21) 1.9 (15) 2.5 (12)Tripterygiidae 1.6 (13) 2.6 (12) 1.5 (15) 1.5 (14) 1.3 (17) 0.8 (25) 1.3 (21) 2.1 (13)Tetraodontidae 1.5 (14) 1.3 (20) 1.5 (14) 1.4 (15) 1.1 (20) 1.8 (14) 1.4 (18) 1.4 (17)Ophichthidae 1.3 (18) 1 (22) 1.2 (19) 1 (25) 1 (23) 1.6 (15) 2.1 (14) 1.4 (20)Pomacanthidae 1.1 (22) 1.7 (17) 1.2 (23) 1.1 (23) 1.4 (16) 1.6 (15) 1.4 (18) 1 (23)Lethrinidae 1.2 (20) 1.5 (18) 1.1 (24) 1.1 (22) 1.1 (21) 0.9 (22) 1.6 (17) 1.4 (20)Total numberof species1851 1306 2161 2298 1757 710 1462 1067FijiTonga

FRICKE ET ALII, CHECKLIST OF FISHES OF NEW CALEDONIA 451well represented, Balistidae, Muraenidae and Scorpaenidaehave more species than in any other country in thesouthwestern Pacific.New Caledonia has a considerable endemic element of107 species known to date (4.6 % of the total native species).Among the known endemic species, 47 occur at theGrande Terre Group (43.9 % of the total endemic species),18 in the eastern Coral Sea (16.8 %), 6 on the LoyaltyRidge (5.6 %), and 11 on the Norfolk Ridge (10.3 %). Theremaining endemic species occur in more than one subregion.The high number of Grande Terre Group endemicsis correlated with an old geological age and a long isolationof that group (separated since 68 million years, see FRICKE1997: 49). Due to the high percentage of endemic species,New Caledonia is considered as an endemism centre.Endemic species are distributed amongst 41 families.However only six families have five or more endemic species(Tab. 2). The proportion of endemic species also displaysan unusual pattern. The highest proportions are foundamong bottom dwelling species, especially flatfishes andCallionymidae. Most endemic species are small (some lessthan 15 cm standard length, most even less than 10 cm),with some exceptions among the Chondrichtyans. Manyimportant families such as the Pomacentridae, Muraenidae,Scorpaenidae, Acanthuridae, Blenniidae, Carangidae,Lutjanidae have no endemic species in New Caledonia.However, it should be noticed that the proportion ofendemic species is significantly higher among deep waterspecies and species recently described. This effect is probablylinked to sampling effort, as deep water species haveTab. 2. Number of New Caledonian endemic fish species perfamily. Only families with at least two endemic species are included.FamilyEndemicspecies infamilyTotal speciesin familyPercentage ofendemicspecies infamilyBothidae 10 35 28.6Gobiidae 9 190 4.7Macrouridae 9 52 17.3Callionymidae 8 24 33.3Samaridae 5 9 55.6Syngnathidae 5 43 11.6Serranidae 4 95 4.2Triglidae 4 12 33.3Apogonidae 3 81 3.7Congridae 3 23 13.0Ophichthidae 3 24 12.5Scyliorhinidae 3 4 75.0Sparidae 3 4 75.0Urolophidae 3 3 100.0Bythitidae 2 8 25.0not been well sampled in most regions around New Caledoniaand recently described species are likely to be foundin other regions once more material becomes available.Compared to other areas in the southwestern Pacific, NewCaledonia has a higher proportion of endemic species thanregions to the north and east (Papua New Guinea, SolomonIslands, Vanuatu, Fiji or Tonga), similar to the GreatBarrier Reef, but lower than the Northern New ZealandRegion (Lord Howe Island, Norfolk, Island Elizabeth andMiddleton Reef, Kermadec Islands).Several species are not endemic to New Caledonia buthave not been recorded from other parts of the southwesternPacific. There is not enough information on the geographicaldistribution of deepwater and pelagic species,but 60 shore fish species (marine species living in less than80 m and not living as adults in oceanic pelagic waters)have this pattern. The majority (45 species) of these speciesare small (less than 10 cm). Some of them are otherwiseknown only from the tropical northern hemisphere(Japan, Taiwan, Hawaii), and such species were defined asantitropical/antiequatorial by RANDALL (1982). It is possiblethat some of these species are either misidentificationsor represent cryptic species.Zoogeographically, the shallow ichthyofauna of theChesterfield Islands has close affinities with the GreatBarrier Reef and reefs in the West Coral Sea; however,a few species have a bipolar, antiequatorial distribution,with a distribution range at the Chesterfield Islands andin the Western North Pacific Ocean. In the Grande TerreGroup, we find affinities with eastern Australia, NewGuinea, and Vanuatu. 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