New Zealand Invertebrates

DSC_0477 Giant flatworm ('Australopacifica' sp.) in mountain beech forest. This animal, moving across the lichen-covered forest floor at night, measured over 20cm when fully extended. This large, widespread and distinctive species has been recorded from Taranaki, Hutt Valley, northwest Nelson, and the West Coast.

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DSC_0477 Giant flatworm ('Australopacifica' sp.) in mountain beech forest. This animal, moving across the lichen-covered forest floor at night, measured over 20cm when fully extended. This large, widespread and distinctive species has been recorded from Taranaki, Hutt Valley, northwest Nelson, and the West Coast.

Giant flatworm planarian DSC 0477 Australopacifica mountain beech forest lichen forest floor