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Phobaeticus chani
''Phobaeticus chani'' or Chan's megastick is a species of stick insect. It is the longest insect in the world, with one specimen held in the Natural History Museum in London measuring . This measurement is, however, with the front legs fully extended. The body alone still measures an impressive .
Named after amateur Malaysian naturalist, Datuk Chan Chew Lun,〔 only six specimens are known, all originating from the state of Sabah in Borneo.〔 Very little is known about its biology, but speculation in the popular press is that it may live in the canopy of the rainforest, making it especially hard to find;〔 however, no evidence supports this theory, and the related ''Phobaeticus kirbyi'' is commonly found on low-growing vegetation alongside rainforest paths.〔
''Phobaeticus chani'' was selected as one of "The Top 10 New Species" described in 2008 by the International Institute for Species Exploration at Arizona State University and an international committee of taxonomists.〔(Scientists announce top 10 new species ). ''ASU News'', May 22, 2009.〕 The species was also listed as one of the top 10 discoveries of the decade in the BBC television documentary ''Decade of Discovery'', first broadcast on December 14, 2010.〔(''Decade of Discovery'' ). BBC iPlayer.〕
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