| 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. | Nephthea tongaensis | |
| 3477 | MarineSpecies.org 2050 MarineSpecies.org. | Nephthea tongaensis | |
| 102065 | Van Ofwegen, L.P. 2007 Annotated check list of New Caledonian soft corals. | Nephthea tongaensis |