| Species | Name Used in Reference |
|---|---|
| Gymnarchus niloticus Cuvier, 1829 | Gymnarchus niloticus (p. ) |
| Heterotis niloticus (Cuvier, 1829) | Heterotis niloticus (p. 128 ) |
| Polypterus bichir Lacepède, 1803 | Polypterus lapradei (p. 116 ) |
| Polypterus senegalus Cuvier, 1829 | Polypterus senegalus (p. 116 ) |
| Protopterus annectens (Owen, 1839) | Protopterus annectens (p. 119 ) |