Family overview
Among the larger cockroaches. Includes most familiar pest roaches.
American cockroach is the largest cockroach commonly found in human dwellings. Can live a month without food.
At a glance
Family facts.
Distribution
Worldwide
Habitat
Terrestrial
Approx. species
600
Notable members
American cockroach (Periplaneta americana), oriental cockroach, smoky brown cockroach