Distribution : (Holthuis, 1972: 33) Red Sea, Western Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Micronesia, Kermadec, Hawaii, Clipperton, Easter Island (Rano Raraku, Vaihu, Vinapu, Hanga Roa). (Wicksten, 2000) - In the eastern Pacific, Gulf of California, Tres Marķas Is. and Oceanic Islands: Baja California Sur, Revillagigedo (Clarion, Socorro), Clipperton, Malpelo. - Shallow-waters (0-12 m); Hard bottom.
Regional Data (French Polynesia, Pitcairn, Easter Island, Clipperton)Distribution & Ecology: Clipperton (intertidal, in coral rubble; recorded down to 150 m); Easter Island.