Pseudopimelodus is a genus of catfishes (order Siluriformes) of the family Pseudopimelodidae.

P. bufonius is found in rivers of northeastern South America from Lake Maracaibo to eastern Brazil.

[2] P. charus originates from the São Francisco River basin.

[3] P. mangurus inhabits the Uruguay, Paraná, Paraguay and Río de la Plata basins.

[4][5] P. schultzi originates from the Magdalena River basin.