Anaspididae is a
family of freshwater
crustacean that is endemic to
Tasmania,
Australia. The family contains 3
genera and 5
species. This group of crustaceans are considered
living fossils. They are commonly and collectively known as the
Tasmanian anaspid crustaceans. Anaspidids have stalked eyes, long antennae and
antennules, and a slender body with no carapace. The two species of
Allanaspides and the single species of
Paranaspides are all listed as
vulnerable on the
IUCN Red List.