The American cockroach (Periplaneta americana), also known as the ship cockroach, kakerlac, and Bombay canary, is a species of cockroach that is commonly found in houses, and often considered a pest. Despite its name, it originally comes from Africa and the Middle East. It was introduced in the Americas during the 17 century as a result of human commercial patterns. It is also known to fly.
The American cockroach inhabits a variety of habitats, but is commonly found in tropical climates. It is virtually cosmopolitan as a result of global commerce.
History[]
Jurassic Park[]
American cockroaches have been introduced to Isla Nublar during the creation of Jurassic Park.
Games[]
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (arcade game)[]
A bunch of American cockroaches can be seen in the laboratory stage. They are only represented as dots.
In the arcade game.
Jurassic Park: The Game[]
A cockroach appears in the game as it crawls on Billy Yoder's face, causing it to move and be noticed by the Tyrannosaurus. While it is not known which species of cockroach it is meant to be, it is most likely the American cockroach or oriental cockroach (Blatta orientalis).
