| 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 | 164 | 
| Named Used as Valid | Goniastrea palauensis | 
| Locality | |
| Distribution | Indo-West Pacific. |