Scientific Name: Lumbricina

Average Size: 14 inches

Average life expectancy: 4-8 Years

Average Weight: 1-1/2 Pounds

Habitat: Rainy forest areas and moist soil

Diet: Organic matter and small microorganisms

Extra Facts: Earthworms need to keep itself moist, so it does not shrivel up and die. This means they will tend to stay away from light, like the sun. Worms don’t have eyes, but they can sense light through their skin.