Distribution : Galil (2007: 557) - Marquesas Is., Loyalty Is., Australia, Japan, Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Philippines, India, Andamans, Seychelles, Mascarene Basin, South Africa, 14-420 m (Galil 2001b) and new record for the Solomons.
Regional Data (French Polynesia, Pitcairn, Easter Island, Clipperton)Distribution & Ecology: Marquesas (Hiva Oa) - Marine; Soft bottom (mud or sand); Deep (105-285 m).