Superfamily Doryaspidae superfam. nov.

Diagnosis. Pteraspidiformes lacking a dorsal spine, with some members possessing a mid-posterior process (posterior medial peak). Some taxa have reduced the rostral plate and have a dorsally orientated mouth.

Genera included. Xylaspis Perǹegre, 2003, Woodfjordaspis Perǹegre, 2006, Doryaspis White, 1935 .