Microchaetus rappi

Microchaetus rappi
Scientific classification
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Family:
Microchaetidae
Genus:
Microchaetus
Species:
M. rappi
Binomial name
Microchaetus rappi
Benham, 1886 

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 (4.6 ft) in length, but can reach a length at least of 1.8 meters (5.9 ft) and can weigh over 1.5 kilograms (3.3 lb).