| Citation | Veron, J.E.N., 2000 Corals of the world. Volume 3. Australian Institute of Marine Science and CRR Qld. Pty. Ltd. Australia. 490 p. |
| Ref. | 848 Veron, J.E.N., 2000 |
| Page | 167 |
| Named Used as Valid | Goniastrea deformis |
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Somalia and Japan. |