| Reference no. | Liao, Y. and A.M. Clark, 1989 |
| Ecosystem | Gulf of Tonkin |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | abundant (always seen in some numbers) |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Type locality, on sandy mud bottom off south of Hainan Island, 140 m, IOAS-E00997 (holotype of Anthenoides laevigatus). Common off southeastern coast of Hainan Island at depths between 107 and 170 m (Ref. 85044). O: Ref. 85044. |