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InvertebrateLCLeast Concern

Common Woodlouse

Oniscus asellus

About

The most common woodlouse in Britain, found under bark, stones and in leaf litter. Not an insect but a crustacean, it breathes through gills and must remain moist. It plays a vital role in decomposition and nutrient recycling.

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Quick Facts

Category
Invertebrate
Latin name
Oniscus asellus
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.