Paraproto is a genus of marine amphipods in the family, Caprellidae, and was first described in 1903 by Paul Mayer.

[1][2] The type species is Paraproto condylata.

[1] Species of this genus are found at depths of about 200 m in waters off New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, and Antarctica.

[1] Species listed as accepted by IRMNG:[3]