| Reference no. | Weaver, D.C. and L.A. Rocha, 2007 |
| Ecosystem | Gulf of Mexico |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Type locality, Stetson, Bank, Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary, UF 121176 (holotype of Halichoeres burekae, 7.78 cm SL, male). |