| Ref. | Description | Named Used | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 833 | Ruppert, E.E., R.S. Fox and R.D. Barnes 2004 Invertebrate Zoology. A functional evolutionary approach. 7th Ed. | Paphies ventricosa | |
| 8121 | Spurgeon, A. 2007 New Zealand Mollusca. | Paphies ventricosa | |
| 72381 | Paul, L. 2000 New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries. | Paphies ventricosa | 161 |
| 101574 | Morley, M.S. 2004 A Photographic Guide to Seashells of New Zealand. | Paphies ventricosa | 49 |