Paranephrops zealandicus or southern kà Âura () 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.
Paranephrops zealandicus is larger than the northern kà Âura, Paranephrops planifrons, and has relatively hairier front claws.