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Chinese jumper worm

Amynthas gracilis

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About

The Chinese Jumper Worm (Amynthas gracilis) is a species in the genus Amynthas. Native to Denmark, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, and Spain.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Singapore, Taiwan), Europe (Denmark, Portugal, Spain), and North America (United States).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇪🇸 Spain 🇺🇸 United States 🇸🇬 Singapore

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Annelida (Anelídeo)
Class
Clitellata (Clitellata)
Order
Crassiclitellata (Crassiclitellata)
Family
Megascolecidae
Genus
Amynthas
Species
Amynthas gracilis (Chinese jumper worm)

Similar Species in Amynthas

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Japanese jumper worm
Amynthas corticis
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Crazy Worm
Amynthas agrestis
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Earthworm
Amynthas rodericensis
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 7 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 🐾
Crazy Worm
Amynthas agrestis
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Earthworm
Amynthas rodericensis
NE
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