Paranephrops zealandicus
Paranephrops zealandicus or southern koura is a species of southern crawfish in the family Parastacidae. It is found in New Zealand.

The IUCN conservation status of Paranephrops zealandicus is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival.

Description

Paranephrops zealandicus is larger than the northern kōura, Paranephrops planifrons, and has relatively hairier front claws.

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Parastacidae
Endemic fauna of New Zealand
Freshwater crustaceans of New Zealand
Crustaceans described in 1847
Taxa named by Adam White (zoologist)
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Endemic crustaceans of New Zealand