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Insects
Cockroach
Periplaneta americana
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 1-2 years
- Weight
- 0.001 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) is a omnivore species found in Worldwide, often urban. It typically lives 1-2 years, weighing around 0.001 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the cockroach: Cockroaches can survive a week without their head.
Insects are the most numerous group of animals on Earth, making up over half of all known living species. Despite their small size, they play essential roles in pollination, decomposition, and the food chain.