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Surinam cockroach

Pycnoscelus surinamensis

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Widely distributed across Asia (Israel, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (14 countries), and North America (United States).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇸 Iceland 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇱 Israel 🇯🇵 Japan 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇱 Poland 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (Animals)

Arthropoda (Arthropods)

Insecta (Insects)

Blattodea (Blattodea)

Species

Pycnoscelus surinamensis (Surinam cockroach)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Surinam cockroach?

The scientific name of Surinam cockroach is Pycnoscelus surinamensis. It belongs to the genus Pycnoscelus.

Where does Surinam cockroach live?

Surinam cockroach is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Israel, Japan, Taiwan), Europe (14 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, Norway.

What family does Surinam cockroach belong to?

Surinam cockroach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis) belongs to the genus Pycnoscelus, which is part of the taxonomic family Blaberidae.

What kingdom does Surinam cockroach belong to?

Surinam cockroach (Pycnoscelus surinamensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Pycnoscelus — 1 Species

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Surinam cockroach

Pycnoscelus surinamensis

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Data verified March 2026

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