Redhead worm

Habitat
Widespread species found in most habitats. Lives in the topsoil and leaf litter.

Diet
Thought to feed on decaying leaf litter fragments

Size
Typical size of adult is 6.5cm

Characteristics

• The upper surface of the body, from the first segment to the saddle, is entirely dark in colour (reddish brown)
• Sometimes flattens its tail into a paddle shape
• Male pores are not visible