| Reference no. | Allen, G.R. and R.C. Steene, 2004 |
| Ecosystem | Milne Bay |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | |
| Lifestage | adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Type locality, wharf at Samarai Island, Milne Bay Province, WAM P.32263-001 (holotype of Chaetodontoplus vanderloosi, 12.52 cm SL). |