Nocticolidae
insect family
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The Nocticolidae family is a group of approximately 25 species of cockroaches, many of which are adapted to living in caves. Some sources classify this family within the broader Corydiidae family. These cockroaches are found in Africa, Asia, and Australia. An example of an endangered species within this family is Gerlach's cockroach (Nocticola gerlachi), which is endemic to the Seychelles.1
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