| Reference no. | Márquez, M.R., 1990 |
| Ecosystem | Bismarck Sea |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Known as one of the nesting grounds. Nesting season occurs from May to September in the East Sepik Province (Irian Jaya) (Refs. 1397, 97534); June to August in Manus Province; May to July on Long Island in Madang Province; March and April in Trobriand Is |