QUICK FACT: Can live 30+ years, exceed 1.5 m and changes sex; only the largest individuals can become males.

THREATS: Heavy fishing pressure and luxury seafood trade demand due to its high market value.

IMPORTANCE: One of the few predators of crown-of-thorns starfish, helping protect coral reefs.

QUICK FACT: Can live 30+ years, exceed 1.5 m and changes sex; only the largest individuals can become males.

THREATS: Heavy fishing pressure and luxury seafood trade demand due to its high market value.

IMPORTANCE: One of the few predators of crown-of-thorns starfish, helping protect coral reefs.