| Reference no. | Gosse, J.P. and J. Daget, 2003 |
| Ecosystem | Benue |
| Status | native |
| Abundance | |
| Lifestage | juv./adults |
| Regional database | |
| Remarks | Polypterus bichir lapradei is known from Benue River (Ref. 1878, 2835, 3064, 3188, 28663, 31256, 43033, 51193, 81263). |