Crown-of-thorns starfish - Acanthaster planci

Although Kwaj has not experienced a severe infestation as have some other tropical parts of the world, we have seen some areas damaged by the crown-of-thorns seastar, Acanthaster planci. We often see juveniles, such as this tiny 13mm one. Possibly predators eating these small ones are keeping the population at Kwajalein in check.

1 December 2013

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