| Reference no. | Bernard, F.R., Y.Y. Cai and B. Morton, 1993 |
| Ecosystem | South China Sea Oceanic Islands |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Known from Hainan and Xisha Islands (Paracel Islands). Common depth: 0 to 25 m; intertidal on rocks and corals. |