| Common name | Iab |
| Language | Palauan |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official trade name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Palau |
| Locality | Palau |
| Ref. | Johannes, R.E., 1981 |
| Life stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
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| Remarks | Based on Johannes' observations published in 1981, near Ngeremlengui, spawning occurs around the full moon, probably outside the reef (Ref. 2928). Also Ref. 10494. |