Xiphomyrmex gambogecus Donisthorpe, 1941h: 57 (w.) NEW GUINEA (Indonesia: Yapen I.). Australasia.

Primary type information: Primary type material: holotype worker. Primary type locality: Indonesia: Japen I. (= Yapen I.) Mt Eiori, 2000 ft, x.1938 (L.E. Cheesman). Primary type depository: BMNH. Secondary type information: Secondary type material: 22 paratype workers. Secondary type locality: same as for holotype. Secondary type depositories: BMNH, MCZC.