| Reference no. | Werner, T.B. and G.R. Allen, 2000 |
| Ecosystem | West Philippine Sea |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | fairly common (chances are about 50%) |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Found in sheltered areas with branching coral cover, pairs guard nest of 10-40 young, 0-10m (Ref. 48613). |