Opinion: There is no evidence that this species occurs in the region. Justification: These Indian records seem to be either invalid or unconfirmable: Kumar et al. 2014 a: 94, pl. 44, fig. A – D (Andaman and Nicobar Is.); Fernando et al. 2017: 29, pl. 10, fig. A – E (Andaman and Nicobar Is.).
Sumber: The taxonomy of Indian gorgonians: an assessment of the descriptive records of gorgonians (Anthozoa: Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) recorded as occurring in the territorial waters of India, along with neighbouring regions and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and the highlighting of perceived unethical practice