Parapercis lineopunctata Randall, 2003

Parapercis lineopunctata Randall, 2003:12, figs. 7-8 (type locality: Bolino, Luzon Island, Philippines, depth 5-7 meters).

Specimen examined. MNHN 2008-1458 (2, 43.9–55.5), 15°31’41”S, 167°10’48”E, Vanuatu, Coral Sea, 36–43 m, 12 Oct. 2006. MNHN 2008-1654 (1, 36.1), 16°24’25”S, 167°48’11”E, Vanuatu, Coral Sea, 60–197 m, 21 Oct. 2006. MNHN 2008-2575 (1, 47.8), northwestern New Caledonia, May 1999. MNHN 2008-2582 (1, 33.3), 17°46’59”S, 177°12’0”E, Fiji Islands, 32 m, 21 Oct. 1998.

Remarks. This species is widely distributed in the western Pacific Ocean. Specimens examined herein represent the first record for Vanuatu, Fiji and New Caledonia. Specimens were collected at depth 32–43 m, except for 1 lot taken at depth 60– 197 m. Many other specimens were examined in NSMT-P, USNM and CAS.