Porochilus is a genus of eeltail catfishes native to Australia and New Guinea.

There are currently four recognized species in this genus:[1] P. meraukensis grows to 24 centimetres (9 in) TL, while P. obbesi grows to 12 cm (5 in) TL.

[2][3] P. meraukensis is found in quiet backwaters or in well vegetated, swampy lagoons and lakes.

[2] P. obbesi lives in slow-flowing streams, backwaters, swamps and lily lagoons, usually among aquatic weeds such as eelgrass; it is also found in lakes.

P. obbesi feeds on insects, prawns and mollusks.