Paranephrops zealandicus or southern kōura (Māori: kōura) is a species of southern crawfish in the family Parastacidae. It is found in New Zealand.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Southern Koura being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Paranephrops planifrons
- Faxonius limosus
- Procambarus virginalis
- Procambarus spiculifer
- Cherax cainii
- Atya scabra
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Malacostraca
- Order
- Decapoda
- Family
- Parastacidae
- Genus
- Paranephrops
- Species
- Paranephrops zealandicus
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