| Citation | Veron, J.E.N., 2000 Corals of the world. Volume 2. Australian Institute of Marine Science and CRR Qld. Pty. Ltd. Australia. 429 p. |
| Ref. | 847 Veron, J.E.N., 2000 |
| Page | 39 |
| Named Used as Valid | Pocillopora effusus |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Pacific Central-American Coasts. |