Triton's Trumpet

Superpower

One of the only animals that hunts and eats venomous crown-of-thorns starfish.

At a glance

Size

typically 30 cm, up to 50 cm

Lifespan

5–10 years

Depth

1–30 m

Habitat

Coral reefs and sandy flats.

Diet

Starfish, including the coral-eating crown-of-thorns.

Can I eat it?

No — this one is not eaten.

Fun facts

• •Its huge shell has been blown as a horn for thousands of years.
• •It helps protect reefs by eating crown-of-thorns starfish.
• •Overcollection of its shell can let starfish plagues explode.