Distribution : Anker (2001, fasc. 2, p. 236) - A. sulcatus macrochirus: Gulf of Aden (new record: Socotra Island, Yemen), E and S Africa, Comores, Seychelles, Madagascar, Indonesia, Australia (new record: Cartier Reef, Timor Sea), Philippines, Japan, Ryukyu Islands, Micronesia, Fiji, Line Eslands, Cook Islands, French Polynesia.
Selected Reference(s) Alpheus macrochirus. -
Banner, A. H. and Banner, D. M., 1967: 268. [Alpheus macrochirus Richters, 1880 is a junior synonym of A. sulcatus Kingsley, 1878] - French Polynesia Alpheus sulcatus. -
Banner, A. H. and Banner, D. M., 1985: 65. [synonymy] - Indonesia Alpheus sulcatus. -
Anker, A., 2001: fasc. 2, p. 236. [Worldwide preliminary catalogue] - French Polynesia
Regional Data (French Polynesia, Pitcairn, Easter Island, Clipperton)Distribution & Ecology: Marquesas (Nuku Hiva); Society (Bora Bora, Moorea, Tahiti) - Marine; Shoreline to 10 m; Hard bottom.