The giant Gippsland earthworm (Megascolides australis) is one of Australia 's 1,000 native earthworm species. [2] These giant earthworms average 1 metre (3.3 ft) long and 2 centimetres (0.79 in) in diameter and can reach 3 metres (9.8 ft) in length; however, their body is able to expand and contract making them appear much larger.

Sep 1, 2021 · Native to the Gippsland region of Victoria, the giant earthworm known as Megascolides australis is the largest worm on Earth that can reach 10 feet in length. The giant Gippsland earthworm can grow much longer than most any person is tall.

The Oregon giant earthworm (Driloleirus macelfreshi) is one of the largest earthworms found in North America, growing to more than three feet (0.91 m) in length. First described in 1937, the species is not common.

Sep 19, 2022 · The largest earthworm species in the world is the giant Gippsland earthworm (Megascolides australis). These earthworms are very rare, found only in one river valley located in southeast Australia – the Bass River Valley of South Gippsland.

The Oregon giant earthworm is one of North America’s largest earthworm species, reaching up to 1.32 m (4.3 ft.) in length. It is known from 15 sites in the Willamette Valley of Oregon and one site in the Oregon Coast Range.

Microchaetus rappi, the African Giant Earthworm, is a large earthworm in the family Microchaetidae, the largest of the segmented worms (commonly called earthworms). It averages about 1.4 meters (4.5 feet) in length, but can reach a length at least of 6 feet (1.8 feet) and can weigh over 1.5 kilograms (3.3 pounds).

Feb 22, 2025 · The largest earthworm species in the world is the giant Gippsland earthworm. Image by Arthur Bartholomew via Wikimedia. The crown jewel of this kingdom, the Giant Gippsland Earthworm (Megascolides australis), reigns as the largest earthworm species globally. Residing exclusively in the Bass River Valley of South Gippsland, Australia, these ...

Mar 31, 2022 · World's Largest Earthworm Can Grow to 9-Feet Long. Found only in a single river valley in southeast Australia, these rare, giant earthworms grow large and live long.

Jan 25, 2024 · The Giant Gippsland Earthworm is the largest worm in the world, reaching lengths ⁤of up to 3 meters. These elusive creatures are native‌ to the⁣ Gippsland‍ region of⁣ Victoria,⁤ Australia, and are a‌ rare⁢ sight to behold.

Nov 10, 2016 · It was then sent to the Natural History Museum in London for evaluation, where museum experts determined that Dave is a lob worm, Lumbricus terrestris. The worm measures nearly 16 inches long and...