| Species | Name Used in Reference |
|---|---|
| Polypterus congicus Boulenger, 1898 | Polypterus congicus (p. ) |
| Polypterus delhezi Boulenger, 1899 | Polypterus delhezi (p. 19 ) |
| Polypterus ornatipinnis Boulenger, 1902 | Polypterus ornatipinnis (p. 22 ) |
| Polypterus polli Gosse, 1988 | Polypterus polli (p. 24 ) |
| Polypterus retropinnis Vaillant, 1899 | Polypterus retropinnis (p. 25 ) |
| Polypterus weeksii Boulenger, 1898 | Polypterus weeksii (p. 31 ) |