| Species | Name Used in Reference |
|---|---|
| Polypterus delhezi Boulenger, 1899 | Polypterus delhezi (p. ) |
| Polypterus ornatipinnis Boulenger, 1902 | Polypterus ornatipinnis (p. ) |
| Polypterus palmas Ayres, 1850 | Polypterus palmas (p. ) |
| Polypterus senegalus Cuvier, 1829 | Polypterus senegalus (p. ) |