Status at New Ireland. New record, based on specimens observed by Jeff Kinch during CFMDP Survey at Kavieng fish market in 2004–2005.
Distribution and habitat. New Ireland: 2.—General distribution: Philippines and New Guinea, north to Yaeyama Islands, south to Queensland (Australia) and New Caledonia. Found in inshore areas, usually near mangroves; juveniles entering freshwater rivers and streams, 0–4 m depth. Freshwater, transitional water and marine.