Northern koura
A species of Freshwater crayfish Scientific name : Paranephrops planifrons Genus : Freshwater crayfish
Northern koura, A species of Freshwater crayfish
Botanical name: Paranephrops planifrons
Genus: Freshwater crayfish
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Description
Northern koura (Paranephrops planifrons) is a crawfish native to New Zealand. The northern koura are an important source of traditional food for the indigenous Maori people of New Zealand. This species is also farmed and sold to high-end restaurants where it is served as an entree.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Arthropods Class
Malacostracans Order
Crabs Family
Parastacidae Genus
Freshwater crayfish Species
Northern koura