| Citation | Veron, J.E.N., 2000 Corals of the world. Volume 1. Australian Institute of Marine Science and CRR Qld. Pty. Ltd. Australia. 463 p. |
| Ref. | 846 Veron, J.E.N., 2000 |
| Page | 108 |
| Named Used as Valid | Montipora effusa |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Indo-Pacific. |