| 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. | Octopus kaharoa | |
| 3722 | Wood, J.B. and C.L. Day 1998 CephBase. | Octopus kaharoa | |
| 127697 | IUCN 2022 The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2022-1. | Octopus kaharoa |