Haemadipsa rjukjuana Oka, 1910 is a animal in the Haemadipsidae family, order Arhynchobdellida, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.

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Haemadipsa rjukjuana Oka, 1910

Haemadipsa rjukjuana Oka, 1910

Haemadipsa rjukjuana is a leech species identifiable by distinct color patterns and specific size ranges.

Family
Genus
Haemadipsa
Order
Arhynchobdellida
Class
Clitellata

About Haemadipsa rjukjuana Oka, 1910

Haemadipsa rjukjuana can be distinguished by unique color patterns on its back. Its back has black splotches laid over a background that can be reddish, yellowish, or greyish. Additional key coloration traits are its completely black underside and the absence of a distinct median stripe on its back. Adults of this species usually reach a length of 14 to 37 mm, and a width ranging from 2.5 to 5.3 mm.

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Taxonomy

Animalia Annelida Clitellata Arhynchobdellida Haemadipsidae Haemadipsa

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