Anaspidacea is an order of freshwater crustacean that exist only in Tasmania. The order contains one family, Anaspididae, 3 genera and 5 species. This group of crustaceans are considered living fossils. They are commonly and collectively known as the Tasmanian anaspid crustaceans.

Taxonomy

• Allanaspides Swain, Wilson, Hickman & Ong, 1970
  • A. hickmani Swain, Wilson & Ong, 1970; commonly known as Hickman's Pygmy Mountain Shrimp
  • A. helonomus Swain, Wilson, Hickman & Ong, 1970

• Anaspides Thomson, 1894
  • A. tasmaniae Thomson, 1892
  • A. spinulae Williams, 1965

• Paranaspides Smith, 1908
  • P. lacustris Smith, 1909

Reference

• Lowry, J.K. & M. Yerman (2002 onwards). Anaspidacea: Families. Version: 2 October 2002

Living fossils | Crustaceans | Crustaceans of Australia