How deep does the Great Triton live?

The Great Triton (Charonia tritonis) is typically found at 1–40 m.

How big does the Great Triton get?

The Great Triton grows to about 50 cm.

Great Triton

Charonia tritonis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–40 m
Max size: 50 cm

One of the largest sea snails on the reef, the great triton reaches half a metre and preys on sea stars and urchins, including the coral eating crown of thorns. It runs down its slow moving prey and pins it, making it one of the few natural checks on crown of thorns outbreaks.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Gastropoda › Littorinimorpha › Charoniidae › Charonia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141102.

FAQ

How deep does the Great Triton live?: The Great Triton (Charonia tritonis) is typically found at 1–40 m.
How big does the Great Triton get?: The Great Triton grows to about 50 cm.