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Spenceriella gigantea

Man holding very long North Auckland (Spenceriella gigantea)worm

Spenceriella gigantea is a native earthworm whose common name is the North Auckland worm. It is the largest known earthworm in New Zealand. This specimen is 75 cm long.

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Rights: Ti Point Reptile Park
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