Checklist of earthworm species (Oligochaeta) of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

The study presents an extensive list of earthworm species that have been documented in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India. The text enumerates a total of 28 species and subspecies belonging to 16 genera and seven families. Among the identified species, four has been categorized as native peregrine, six as endemic, three as subendemic and 15 species are considered as exotic peregrine. The checklist furnishes a point of reference to the primary account from the literature, the type locality, noteworthy synonyms, and data on distribution for every species and subspecies.