{
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "@type": "Taxon",
  "slug": "cockroach",
  "name": "Cockroach",
  "scientificName": "Blattodea",
  "category": "Insect",
  "summary": "Cockroaches are flattened, fast-moving insects known for their toughness and ability to thrive in many environments. Most of the thousands of species live in the wild, but a few have become common household pests. They are omnivores that eat almost anything and can survive for weeks without food.",
  "conservationStatus": "Least Concern",
  "taxonomy": {
    "kingdom": "Animalia",
    "phylum": "Arthropoda",
    "class": "Insecta",
    "order": "Blattodea",
    "family": null,
    "genus": null
  },
  "stats": {
    "weightKg": 0.0008,
    "lengthM": 0.03,
    "topSpeedKmh": 5,
    "lifespanYears": 1
  },
  "facts": [
    {
      "label": "Scientific name",
      "value": "Order Blattodea"
    },
    {
      "label": "Diet",
      "value": "Omnivore (almost anything organic)"
    },
    {
      "label": "Habitat",
      "value": "Forests, burrows, and human buildings worldwide"
    },
    {
      "label": "Lifespan",
      "value": "Several months to about a year"
    },
    {
      "label": "Size",
      "value": "About 1–8 cm depending on species"
    },
    {
      "label": "Top speed",
      "value": "~5 km/h (3 mph), very fast for its size"
    },
    {
      "label": "Conservation status",
      "value": "Least Concern (IUCN)"
    }
  ],
  "range": {
    "nativeRange": "Native to tropical forests but now found worldwide, with a few species living alongside people in buildings.",
    "continents": [
      "Africa",
      "Asia",
      "Europe",
      "North America",
      "South America",
      "Oceania"
    ]
  },
  "sources": [
    {
      "citation": "IUCN Red List — Blattodea.",
      "url": "https://www.iucnredlist.org/search?query=Blattodea&searchType=species"
    },
    {
      "citation": "Wikipedia — Cockroach.",
      "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blattodea"
    }
  ],
  "lastReviewed": "2026-07-16",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cockroach/",
  "license": {
    "name": "CC BY-NC 4.0",
    "url": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/",
    "attribution": "Global Animal Guide — https://globalanimalguide.org/animals/cockroach/",
    "note": "Free to reuse for non-commercial purposes with attribution and a link back to the canonical page."
  }
}