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Lord Howe earthworm NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee Final Determination

28 Oct 2022
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Lord Howe earthworm Pericryptodrilus nanus Jamieson, 1977 has been listed as a Critically Endangered species.

In New South Wales this species is currently known to occur on Lord Howe Island.

More information on the species can be found in the Committees’ determination (Final Determination).

The NSW Threatened Species Scientific Committee assesses which species are eligible for listing as threatened species.

Lord How Island Earth Worm habitat

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