Centriscoidea is a superfamily of the suborder Aulostomoidei, part of the order which includes the sea horses, pipefishes and dragonets, the Syngnathiformes.

They are characterised by having the 5-6 anterior vertebrae being elongated and the pelvic fin has a single spine and four rays.

[1] There are currently three families classified under the Centriscoidea,[1] although some authorities subsume the Macropamphosidae into the Centriscidae.

[2] The families currently classified in this superfamily are:[1]