Clarias pseudoleiacanthus Sudarto, Teugels & Pouyaud 2003

Short distance between the occipital process and the base of the first dorsal fin ray (4.5-5.6% SL), a very short occipital process length (5.7-8.0% HL), the anterior edge of the pectoral spine smooth and without serrae, and a relatively short anal fin compared to C. nieuhofii with 55-57 rays (Ref. 49847).

Dorsal spines (total): 0; Dorsal soft rays (total): 66; Analspines: 0; Analsoft rays: 55 - 57

Inhabits peat swamps in coastal forest areas (Ref. 49847).