Richardsonianus australis
2 Tiger leech at Murrumbateman, NSW
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| Richardsonianus australis | turb | 4 Dec 2024 | |
| Richardsonianus australis | SimoneC | 4 Dec 2024 |
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User's notes
The largest ones were 10-15cm long, attracted to movement in the water. From past experience a bite from one is very painful. Explained by sharp teeth designed to though yabbie carapaces (if I’ve got the ID right). ID based on https://www.inaturalist.org/observations?verifiable=true&taxon_id=570642
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.050795-34.977800
- Altitude 585.0m
- Places Murrumbateman, NSW
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 4 Dec 2024 10:02 AM Recorded on
- SimoneC Recorded by
Collections
- Other Invertebrates Segmented Worms (Annelida) Leeches (Hirudinea) SimoneC Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Richardsonianus australis
Species information
- Richardsonianus australis Scientific name
- Tiger leech Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 585m Recorded at altitude
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