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Giant Gippsland Earthworm

Segmented Worms

The giant Gippsland earthworm, scientifically named Megascolides australis, is one of Australia's roughly 1,000 native earthworm species.

Facts
Scientific Name
Megascolides australis 1
Conservation Status
Endangered 2
Classification
Living or Extinct
Yes 1
Sources
1. Giant Gippsland Earthworm (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q141602 (P225 taxon name)
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): endangered.
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2. Wikipedia: Giant Gippsland Earthworm
WikipediaSpeciesbox infobox, conservation status parameter
Quote, Speciesbox infobox, conservation status parameter
status = EN
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