Paranephrops zealandicus or southern koura is a species of southern crawfish in the family Parastacidae.

It is found in New Zealand.

[2][1] The IUCN conservation status of Paranephrops zealandicus is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival.

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

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