Pseudochromis lugubris is described from seven specimens, 38.4-65.9 mm SL, from southeastern New Guinea. It is distinguished from congeners in having the following combination of characters: dorsal-fin rays III,26-27; anal-fin rays III,14; scales in lateral series 48-50; circumpeduncular scales 20; and caudal fin truncate to emarginate, sometimes weakly trifurcate. Pseudochromis tonozukai is described from two specimens, 62.6-65.9 mm SL, from Weh Island, northern Sumatra, Indonesia. It is distinguished from congeners in having the following combination of characters: dorsal-fin rays III,25; anal-fin rays III,14-15; scales in lateral series 34-36; caudal fin rhomboid to trifurcate; and upper part of pectoral fin without small dark spot.