Anajapygidae
# Anajapygidae

The Anajapygidae are a small family of diplurans. They can be distinguished by their relatively short, stout cerci, which discharge abdominal secretions. Unlike most diplurans, which are largely predatory, these are scavengers.

## Species

The family Anajapygidae contains two genera, with eight recognized species:

* Genus Anajapyx Silvestri, 1903
   * Anajapyx amabilis Smith, 1960
   * Anajapyx carli Pagés, 1997
   * Anajapyx guineensis Silvestri, 1938
   * Anajapyx menkei Smith, 1960
   * Anajapyx mexicanus Silvestri, 1909
   * Anajapyx stangei Smith, 1960
   * Anajapyx vesiculosus Silvestri, 1903
* Genus Paranajapyx Pagés, 1997
   * Paranajapyx hermosus (L.Smith, 1960)
