Mystus pelusius, is a species of catfish of the family Bagridae.

It is native to Iraq, Turkey and Iran.

[2] This species grows to a maximum length of 17 centimetres (6.7 in).

[2] It lives in rivers and ponds, often amidst vegetation in muddy waters.

[2] It is considered to be a rare species, but it has a wide distribution, so it is listed as a least-concern species on the IUCN Red List.