| Species | Name Used in Reference |
|---|---|
| Dentex angolensis Poll & Maul, 1953 | Dentex polli (p. ) |
| Dentex congoensis Poll, 1954 | Dentex congoensis (p. ) |
| Dentex gibbosus (Rafinesque, 1810) | Dentex filosus (p. ) |
| Dentex macrophthalmus (Bloch, 1791) | Dentex macrophthalmus (p. ) |
| Dentex maroccanus Valenciennes, 1830 | Dentex maroccanus (p. ) |