| Prototroctes | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Actinopterygii |
| Order: | Osmeriformes |
| Family: | Retropinnidae |
| Genus: |
Prototroctes Günther, 1864 |
Prototroctes is a genus of New Zealand smelts containing one species native to Australia and another, now extinct, species formerly native to New Zealand.
There are currently two recognized species in this genus: