| Reference no. | Mathew, K.J., G. Sivan, P.K. Krishnakumar and S. Kuriakose, 2003 |
| Ecosystem | Arabian Sea |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | abundant (always seen in some numbers) |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Abundantly found in Minicoy Island and Lakshadweep waters. |