Eudrilus eugeniae, also called the "African nightcrawler", is an earthworm species native to tropical west Africa and now widespread in warm regions under vermicompost; it is an excellent source of protein and has great pharmaceutical potential.

[1][2] Fecundity, growth, maturation and biomass production were all significantly greater at 25 °C than 15°, 20°or 30°.

Named after Johan Gustaf Hjalmar Kinberg's Swedish survey ship, the 'Eugenie'.

Throughout its life cycle, E. eugeniae grows much more rapidly than Eisenia fetida, in similar environmental conditions.

The African nightcrawler has a uniform purple-grey sheen and the posterior segments are evenly tapered to a point.