taxonID	type	description	language	source
161F87920028FFAFFF36F9F59082AFB1.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality: Gurjung (27.32306 ° N, 86.0672 ° E) Ramechhap District Bagmati Province, Nepal. Type specimen: Not Mentioned	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920028FFAFFF36F9F59082AFB1.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province: Ramechhap District: Gurjung, Khare and Phoktey villages, Nepal (Gates 1934; 1938). Habitat: Brown soil intermixed with rocks and stones (Gates 1934).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920028FFAFFF36F9F59082AFB1.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Not mentioned.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920028FFAFFF36F9F59082AFB1.taxon	discussion	Remarks: The specimen of E. lippus was collected by K. N. Sharma. Endemic species. Eutyphoeus lippus, Gates, Rec. Ind. Mus., XXXVI, p. 273. Types: Indian Museum (Gates 1934).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920028FFAFFF36FB6D91E3AD10.taxon	description	Superclass: MEGADRILI Benham, 1890	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFAEFF36FF029293AAD4.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality: Chidlong (Chitlong Gates, 1938); Chitlang (27.6421 ° N, 85.1790 ° E) Makwanpur District, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Type specimen: ZIC; ZEV 2880 / 7, ZMUH 7173	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFAEFF36FF029293AAD4.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Makwanpur District, Chitlang Gadi (Michaelsen 1907: 1908). Distribution elsewhere: India, Pakistan (Thakur et al. 2020, Ghafoor & Qureshi 1999). Habitat: National Park forests and hills (Thakur et al. 2020).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFAEFF36FF029293AAD4.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Anecic (Sinha et al. 2003).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFAEFF36FF029293AAD4.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Original authors explained Chidlong and Chitlong type locality, which is now called Chitlang that is situated in Makwanpur District of Central Nepal. The species epithet ‘ nepalensis ’ is named on its type locality Nepal. It is endemic to Nepal.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFAEFF36FD6592B9ACB2.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality: Pharping (27.6128 ° N, 85.2645 ° E), Kathmandu District, Bagmati Province, Nepal Type specimen: ZSIC; ZEV 2863 / 7	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFAEFF36FD6592B9ACB2.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kathmandu District, Pharping (Michaelsen 1907). Distribution elsewhere: India (Mandal et al. 2010). Habitat: Grassland, riverbanks, cultivated paddy and pulses land, dung heaps mixed-forest cultivated land (Michaelsen 1907; Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFAEFF36FD6592B9ACB2.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Anecic (Sinha et al. 2003; Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFAEFF36FD6592B9ACB2.taxon	discussion	Remarks: This species was formerly considered as endemic species for Nepal but later, it was reported from Uttarakhand, India (Mandal et al. 2010). Species epithet ‘ pharpingianus ’ refers to type locality Pharping of Kathmandu District, Nepal.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFA9FF36FA049138A956.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality: Calcutta (Kolkata) (22.5726 ° N, 88.3639 ° E), West Bengal, India	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFA9FF36FA049138A956.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kathmandu District, Gowchar (Gates 1955, 1972). Distribution elsewhere: Australia (Blakemore 2009); Dubai (Reynolds & Reynolds 2010); India (Julka 1988, Mandal et al. 2010); Peninsula, Pakistan, Philippines, Malay, (Gates 1972); Myanmar (Blakemore 2009); Southeast Asia and Middle East Asia (Subedi et al. 2018). Habitat: Soil, roots of potted plants (Gates 1972); cultivated land (Subedi et al. 2018).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFA9FF36FA049138A956.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Endogeic (Ahmed et al. 2020, 2024).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920029FFA9FF36FA049138A956.taxon	discussion	Remark: Octochaetus hodgarti was collected by R. A. Hodgart from Gowchar, Nepal, currently Tribhuvan International Airport area, Kathmandu.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA9FF36FE239260ABB1.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality. Saharanpur (29.9680 ° N, 77.5552 ° E), Uttar Pradesh State, India.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA9FF36FE239260ABB1.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kavrepalanchok District, Punyamata Khola at Banepa and Shreekhandpur; Gandaki Province, Kaski District, Orlan Khola, Phirke Khola (Nesemann et al. 2013). Distribution elsewhere: India (Mandal et al. 2010; Tripathi & Bhardwaj 2004 a); Myanmar, Philippines, Pakistan (Gates 1972; Julka 1988), United Arab Emirates (Reynolds 2019 b). Habitat: Plantation (Ahmed et al. 2020) forest, crop field, grassland, bank of ponds and stream (Tripathi & Bhardwaj 2004 b; Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA9FF36FE239260ABB1.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Endogeic (Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA9FF36FE239260ABB1.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Native peregrine. Eponym after L. Bishambar Das at Punjab University who collected the type specimens.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA9FF36FB0191A5AE1E.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality: Sandakphu (27.0600 ° N, 88.0000 ° E), West Bengal, India; Type specimen: ZSIC ZEV 2951 / 7, ZMUH 7173	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA9FF36FB0191A5AE1E.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Eastern Nepal (Julka et al. 2009). Distribution elsewhere: India (Michaelsen 1907, 1909; Stephenson 1923; Gates 1972; Julka 1988). Habitat: Forest (Julka 2009).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA9FF36FB0191A5AE1E.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Not mentioned.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA9FF36FB0191A5AE1E.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Species epithet named after E. Bergtheil, who collected the type specimens along with D. H. Burkill. It was collected by M. Koirala from eastern Nepal.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA8FF36F8A39026A9E6.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality: Saharanpur (29.9680 ° N, 77.5552 ° E), Uttar Pradesh State, India (Gates 1958 b)	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA8FF36F8A39026A9E6.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Madhesh Province, Rautahat District; Badharwa Soti Mai River at altitude of 250 m asl (Nesemann et al. 2007). Distribution elsewhere: India (Rajkhowa et al. 2015; Gosh et al. 2022). Habitat: Semi-aquatic, sand, and mud (Nesemann et al. 2007); agricultural land (Rajkhowa et al. 2015).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA8FF36F8A39026A9E6.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Endogeic (Chanabun et al. 2013).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002EFFA8FF36F8A39026A9E6.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Distribution in Nepal has been published in book that have no further continued editions published. A detailed study is essential to confirm its taxonomic position.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002FFFA8FF36FD1591D6AD49.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kathmandu District, Chandragiri and Tokha municipalities (Singh, 2022). Distribution elsewhere. Africa; America; Asia: Bangladesh, China, Iran, India, Israel, Japan, Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, Turkey; Europe; Australia, Hawaii, New Zealand (Gates 1958 a, 1972; Blakemore 2012, 2013 b; Stojanović & Milutinović, 2013; Lehmitz et al. 2014; Makin et al. 2014; Reynolds & Mısırlıoğlu 2018; Szederjesi et al. 2019; Ahmed et al. 2020; Reynolds 2022; Szederjesi 2023). Habitat: Abandoned land, crop field, gravel and sandy lawn (Singh 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002FFFA8FF36FD1591D6AD49.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Endogeic (Jänsch et al. 2013).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002FFFA8FF36FD1591D6AD49.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It has been recorded from the cultivated sites and nearby areas, further study is essential to know whether it is peregrine or native in occurrence.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002FFFA8FF36FA1A9679AFB9.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality. Paris (42.8566 ° N, 2.35222 ° E), France.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002FFFA8FF36FA1A9679AFB9.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Gandaki Province, Mustang District; Dhumba Lake, Jomsom, Marpha (Nesemann et al. 2007) Distribution elsewhere: Bermuda, France, Hungary, India, North America, Japan, Turkey (Blakemore 2002; Csuzdi & Zicsi 2003; Reynolds & Fragoso 2004; Tiwari et al. 2020; Reynolds & Misirlioğlu 2018; Miglani et al. 2022; Reynolds 2022). Habitat: Under stone, spring pool, lake, grass vegetation, gravel, gardens, fields, manure and garbage dumps (Nesemann et al. 2007; Miglani et al. 2022)	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002FFFA8FF36FA1A9679AFB9.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Epigeic (Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002FFFA8FF36FA1A9679AFB9.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Probably need further confirmation for its distribution in Nepal with valid publication.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002CFFABFF36FF4A9606AAF2.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kathmandu District, Chandragiri, and Tokha Municipality (Singh 2022). Distribution elsewhere: Bulgaria, California (Černosvitov 1937; Zicsi & Csuzdi 1986; Sims & Gerard 1999). Habitat: Animal dung, Crop filed, Kitchen garbage (Singh 2022); Pastures and forests in Mountains (Černosvitov 1937).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002CFFABFF36FF4A9606AAF2.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Epigeic (Kutuzović & Kutuzović 2013).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002CFFABFF36FF4A9606AAF2.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Its status in Nepal should be examined whether the species is peregrine or native in occurrence.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002CFFABFF36FCC7920FAD93.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality: Paris (42.8566 ° N, 2.35222 ° E), France	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002CFFABFF36FCC7920FAD93.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Gandaki Province, Kaski District, Phirke Khola-Pokhara; Bagmati Province, Kathmandu (Nesemann et al. 2007) and Macchegaun, Kirtipur (Singh 2022) Distribution elsewhere: Africa, Asia, and Australia, Bermuda, Europe, India, North America, South America, Russia (Perel 1997; Csuzdi & Zicsi 2003; Reynolds & Fragoso 2004; Narayanan et al. 2023). Habitat: Moist soil and bottom of the streams, dung, vermicomposting pots, forest, garden, roadside, leaves, logs, compost (Nesemann et al. 2007; Ahmed et al. 2020; Miglani et al. 2022; Singh 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002CFFABFF36FCC7920FAD93.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Epigeic (Szederjesi 2013; Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002CFFABFF36FCC7920FAD93.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Exotic earthworm species widely used in vermicomposting (Najar & Khan 2011; Sankar & Patnaik 2018). Widespread, showing cosmopolitan occurrence (Gates 1972). Probable native range: Caucasus region in Russia (Perel 1997).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002CFFAAFF36F9E69649A89F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kathmandu District, Chandragiri Municipality (Singh 2022). Distribution elsewhere: Germany (Michaelsen 1890; Eggert 1982). Habitat: Crop field, conifer and deciduous forest, kitchen garbage, residential lawn (McCay and Skull 2019; Singh 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002CFFAAFF36F9E69649A89F.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Epigeic (McCay & Skull 2019).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002CFFAAFF36F9E69649A89F.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Its status in Nepal should be explored whether species is peregrine or native in occurrence.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002DFFAAFF36FEB391E1AAD4.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kathmandu District, Chandragiri, and Tokha Municipalities (Singh 2022). Distribution elsewhere: Britain, Canada Germany (Graff 1954; Sims & Gerard 1999) Habitat: Abandoned land, arable land, crop land, forest, grassland, gravel, and sandy lawn (Sims & Gerard 1999; Singh 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002DFFAAFF36FEB391E1AAD4.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Epigeic (Sims & Gerard 1999).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002DFFAAFF36FD7A9756ADC9.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality: Uppsala (59.8586 ° N, 17.6389 ° E), Sweden (Blakemore 2013 c, 2014). Type specimen: Neotype-BMNH 1973: 1: 1 (Sims 1973; Blakemore 2013, 2014)	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002DFFAAFF36FD7A9756ADC9.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kathmandu District, Chandragiri, and Tokha Municipalities (Singh 2022). Distribution elsewhere: Albania, Africa, America, Austria, Australia, Azores, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Montenegro, Norway, Turkey (Gates 1972; Blakemore 2012, 2014; Mısırlıoğlu et al. 2016; Makin et al. 2014; Blakemore et al. 2022; Reynolds 2022). More distribution mentioned in Narayanan et al. 2023. Habitat: Conifer and deciduous forest, residential lawn (McCay & Skull 2019); crop field and pastureland (Singh 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002DFFAAFF36FD7A9756ADC9.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Anecic (McCay & Skull 2019).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002DFFAAFF36FD7A9756ADC9.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Basionym-Latin in origin, ‘ terrestris’ means ‘ pertaining to earth or land or terrestrial in appearance. ’ Needs further confirmation of distribution in other region of Nepal and its status.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002DFFA5FF36F9F6921FAA53.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality: Oahu (21.4389 ° N, 158.0001 ° W), Hawaii Island	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002DFFA5FF36F9F6921FAA53.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Bhaktapur District, Mahadev Khola, Rosi Khola, Asi Khola, Upper Phirke Khola, Kavreplanchok District, Punyamata River at Shree Khandpur, Banepa, Sundarjal, Kathmandu District, Kirtipur; Gandaki Province, Kaski District, Pokhara-Phewa Tal; Koshi Province, Taplejung, Mewa Khola, Sanghu (Sims 1963; Gates 1972; Nesemann et al. 2007). Distribution elsewhere: Australia, Anjouan, Azores, Burma, Cape Verde, Ceylon, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, France, Hawaiian Islands, India, Italy, Madagascar, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru, Portugal, San Domingo, Scotland, United States, Wales (Gates 1972; Csuzdi et al. 2008; Mandal et al. 2010; Reynolds & Mısırlıoğlu 2018).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002DFFA5FF36F9F6921FAA53.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Epi-endogeic (Miglani et al. 2022). Habitat: Agricultural land; banks of river; under damp stone in forests (Sims 1963; Nesemann et al. 2007; Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F8792002DFFA5FF36F9F6921FAA53.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It was collected from Nepal by K. H. Hyatt in 1961 and W. G. Inglis in 1962 from Mewa Khola, Sanghu, Taplejung at 1600 – 2000 m asl (Nesemann et al. 2007). This species is cosmopolitan in distribution (Blakemore 2012).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920022FFA5FF36FDFF9776ACCB.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality: Rio de Janeiro (22.9068 ° S, 43.1729 ° W), Brazil.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920022FFA5FF36FDFF9776ACCB.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kathmandu Valley (Nepal Valley, Stephenson 1923: 302). Distribution elsewhere: Australia, China, Europe, India, North-Africa, North America, South-eastern Asia, Thailand, Turkey (Sims & Gerard 1999; Reynolds & Wetzel 2008; Blakemore 2012; Sun et al. 2015; Reynolds & Mısırlıoğlu 2018; Miglani et al. 2022). Habitat: Cropland and forest (Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920022FFA5FF36FDFF9776ACCB.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Anecic (Singer et al. 1999); Epi-endogeic (Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920022FFA5FF36FB479051AF1F.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality: Kew Gardens from Penang Malaysia (Blakemore, 2012).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920022FFA5FF36FB479051AF1F.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kathmandu District, Nepal Valley (Now it is known as Kathmandu Valley), East Himalaya (1370 – 1980 m asl) (Thapa 2019), Machhegaun, Chandragiri and Tokha (Singh 2022). Distribution elsewhere: Australia, Bermuda, Europe, East or Southeast Asia; India, United Arab Emirates (Dubai), Turkey (Gates 1937; Sims & Gerard 1999; Monroy et al. 2003; Reynolds & Fragoso 2004; Blakemore 2007; Reynolds & Reynolds 2010; Sun et al. 2015; Subedi et al. 2018 b; Reynolds & Mısırlıoğlu 2018). Habitat: Abandoned land, crop fields, forest, grasslands, garden, gravel, sandy lawn, oak plantation (Sharma & Bhardwaj 2014; Singh 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920022FFA5FF36FB479051AF1F.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Anecic (Singh et al. 2020); Endogeic (Singh 2022)	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920022FFA5FF36FB479051AF1F.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is an exotic species (Ahmed et al. 2020).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920023FFA4FF36FF4A90DDAB16.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality: Mauritius (20.3484 ° S, 57.5522 ° E).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920023FFA4FF36FF4A90DDAB16.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Use in domestic waste vermicomposting (Pandey et al. 2014). Distribution elsewhere: Africa; Asia: Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam; Oceania (Sims 1971; Gates 1972; Julka 1978; Blakemore 2012; Nguyen et al. 2016; Narayanan et al. 2023). Habitat: Cultivated land, non-cultivated land, grassland, garden, forest, sewage (Tripathi & Bhardwaj 2004 a).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920023FFA4FF36FF4A90DDAB16.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Anecic (Tripathi & Bhardwaj 2004 c).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920023FFA4FF36FF4A90DDAB16.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is used for vermicomposting but not documented from natural habitats in Nepal. Its natural distribution in Nepal has to be assured and status should be examined.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920023FFA4FF36FC60928EAF0A.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality: Calcutta (Kolkata) (22.5726 ° N, 88.3639 ° E), India	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920023FFA4FF36FC60928EAF0A.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kavrepalanchowk District, Chandeswari River, Banepa; Koshi Province, Taplejung District, Maewa Khola, Sanghu (1980 m asl) (Sims 1963; Nesemann et al. 2007). Distribution elsewhere: Bahamas, China, Cuba, Florida, Guiana, India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Malay Peninsula, North America, Pakistan, Salvador, Sri-Lanka, Sierra Leone, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates (Shen et al. 2005; Mandal et al. 2010; Reynolds & Reynolds 2010; Pavlíèek & Csuzdi 2012; Chang et al. 2016). Habitat: Bamboo, grass, lakes, mud, marshy areas, ponds, rainforest, river, soils, streams, tanks, wells (Sims 1963; Gates 1972).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920023FFA4FF36FC60928EAF0A.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Epi-endogeic (Ahmad et al. 2024).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920023FFA4FF36FC60928EAF0A.taxon	discussion	Remarks: Collected by K. H. Hyatt in 1961 from Chandeswari River Banepa Kavreplanchcok, Maewa Khola, Sanghu, Taplejung, Nepal (Sims 1963). Sims (1963) considered Pheretima campanulata and Metaphire houlleti as two distinct species, however, Gates (1972) and Ahmed et al. (2020) regarded Pheretima campanulata as a synonym of Metaphire houlleti.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36FF0297E1AA9B.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality: Java (7.66145 ° S, 110.7122 ° E), Indonesia	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36FF0297E1AA9B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Used in laboratory for sample dissection in Nepal (Thapa 2019). Distribution elsewhere: America, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island Indonesia, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Taiwan, and Pacific Islands (Gates 1937, 1972; Blakemore 2012; Kharkongor 2018). Habitat: Cropland, forest garden, grassland, sewage, wasteland (Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36FF0297E1AA9B.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Endogeic (Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36FF0297E1AA9B.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It is used in laboratories but not reported from any natural habitats in Nepal. It has been mentioned in school curriculum as Pheretima posthuma instead of Metaphire posthuma (Thapa 2019).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36FCFE961FAD9E.taxon	materials_examined	Type locality: Saigon (10.8231 ° N, 106.6297 ° E), Vietnam	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36FCFE961FAD9E.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Bhaktapur District, Bageshwori Reserve Forest; Kavreplanchok District, Punyamata khola, Rohini Bhanjyang, Nagarkot forest (2085 masl); Kathmandu District, Tokha; Lalitpur District, Mahadev Khola (1450 masl); Sugure Khola in Godawari (1700 masl) (Thapa, 2019) Distribution elsewhere: Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Denmark, England, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malay Archipelago, Philippines, Siam, Srilanka, South Africa (Gates 1972; Easton 1984; Mandal et al. 2010; Reynold et al. 2012; Hernandez-García et al. 2023). Habitat: Agricultural fields (Rajkhowa et al. 2015), compost (Singh 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36FCFE961FAD9E.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Epigeic (Dhar & Chaudhary 2020).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36FCFE961FAD9E.taxon	discussion	Remarks: In Latin the meaning of excavates means hollow so its name after the hole like region present of the male pore. It has been reported in compost from 1450 – 2085 m asl further habitat should be explored in Nepal.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36F9B3913FAF8C.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality: Arunachal Pradesh, India	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36F9B3913FAF8C.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Koshi Province, Taplejung District, Mewa Khola, Sanghu at 1600 – 2000 m asl (Sims 1963). Distribution elsewhere: India (Kharkongo 2018). Habitat: Household, animal waste material (Mubeen & Hatti 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36F9B3913FAF8C.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Epigeic or epi-anecic (Kharkongo 2018).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920020FFA7FF36F9B3913FAF8C.taxon	discussion	Remarks: This species is endemic to northeast India. The specimen was collected by K. H. Hyatt and W. G. Inglis from Nepal in 1961 (Sims 1963).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920021FFA6FF36FB8C979BAF6B.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality. Gowchar (Gauchar) (27.6992 ° N, 85.3567 ° E) near Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920021FFA6FF36FB8C979BAF6B.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kavrepalanchowk District, Roshi Khola, Panauti, Cha Khola, Khasre; Kathmandu District, Gowchar, Kathmandu (Michaelsen 1907; Stephenson 1923; Nesemann et al. 2007). Distribution elsewhere: Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia (Java), Myanmar, and Pakistan (Mandal et al. 2010; Ahmed et al. 2020; Blakemore et al. 2014; Narayanan et al. 2024). Habitat: Cropland, mud sediment, mixed-forest, ponds, riverbank (Nesemann et al. 2007; Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920021FFA6FF36FB8C979BAF6B.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Endogeic (Sinha et al. 2003; Chaudhary et al. 2008; Miglani et al. 2022).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920021FFA6FF36FB8C979BAF6B.taxon	discussion	Remarks: It was considered endemic to Nepal (Michaelsen, 1907; 1908) and collected by R. A. Hodgart and others from Roshi Khola at 1410 m asl and Cha Khola, Khasre, and Gowchar (currently Tribhuvan International Airport area), Kathmandu. Later, it was recorded in China, India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Pakistan (Blakemore et al. 2014). Now, known to be widespread all over the Himalayan region (Gate 1972).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920021FFA6FF36FF029611AABA.taxon	materials_examined	Type Locality. Akhyab, Myanmar	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920021FFA6FF36FF029611AABA.taxon	distribution	Distribution in Nepal: Bagmati Province, Kathmandu Valley (Stephensen 1917; Gates 1934; Thapa 2019). Distribution elsewhere: Bhutan, Myanmar, India (Gates 1952; Julka 1975; Lanthanzara et al. 2011; Tiwari et al. 2020). Habitat: Under stone and damp places, pineapple crop (Gates 1972; Lanthanzara et al. 2011).	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920021FFA6FF36FF029611AABA.taxon	biology_ecology	Ecology: Undefined	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
161F87920021FFA6FF36FF029611AABA.taxon	discussion	Remarks: This species has been described as endemic to Myanmar although Stephensen (1917) has already described species from Kathmandu valley, Nepal in 1917. Thus, its distribution and status need to be updated.	en	Singh, Ankit Kumar, Khanal, Laxman (2025): Annotated Checklist of the Earthworms (Annelida: Clitellata: Megadrili) of Nepal. Zootaxa 5589 (1): 91-111, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9, URL: https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5589.1.9
