Distribution : (McLaughlin et al., 2007: 122) - Red Sea, Indian Ocean, western Pacific, including Indonesia, Taiwan. Plus Wallis & Futuna, French Polynesia.
Regional Data (French Polynesia, Pitcairn, Easter Island, Clipperton)Distribution & Ecology: Wallis & Futuna (Wallis); Society (?Moorea, Tahiti) - Marine; Shoreline to 10 m; ?Hard bottom; Brackish water