Giant Triton

Giant Triton

Charonia tritonis

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Overview

The Giant Triton is a carnivorous mollusk measuring up to an impressive 60cm (24in). The large sea slug is one of the only predators to the crown-of-thorns starfish and is important in maintaining the coral reef ecosystem for this reason. Found in the Indo-Pacific Oceans, many populations have used its beautiful shell decoratively and as a trumpet.

Distribution

Found in the Indo-Pacific Oceans.

Diet

One of the only predators of the crown-of-thorns starfish, and important in maintaining the coral reef ecosystem for this reason.

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