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Japanese jumper worm

Amynthas corticis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Philippines, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Annelida (環形動物)
Class
Clitellata (環帯類)
Order
Crassiclitellata (Crassiclitellata)
Family
Megascolecidae
Genus
Amynthas
Species
Amynthas corticis (Japanese jumper worm)

Similar Species in Amynthas

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Chinese jumper worm
Amynthas gracilis
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Crazy Worm
Amynthas agrestis
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Earthworm
Amynthas rodericensis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanese jumper worm?
The scientific name of Japanese jumper worm is Amynthas corticis. It belongs to the genus Amynthas.
Where does Japanese jumper worm live?
Japanese jumper worm is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Philippines, Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Italy, Norway, Philippines, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Japanese jumper worm belong to?
Japanese jumper worm (Amynthas corticis) belongs to the genus Amynthas, which is part of the taxonomic family Megascolecidae.
What kingdom does Japanese jumper worm belong to?
Japanese jumper worm (Amynthas corticis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Japanese jumper worm?
The closest relatives of Japanese jumper worm in the genus Amynthas include Chinese jumper worm, Crazy Worm, Earthworm.

Native Range — 9 Countries

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Genus Amynthas — 4 Species

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Chinese jumper worm
Amynthas gracilis
NE
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Japanese jumper worm
Amynthas corticis
NE
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Crazy Worm
Amynthas agrestis
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Earthworm
Amynthas rodericensis
NE
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