Coppersmith, Shannon https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7178-7731
Goiran, Claire https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1649-4418
Sanders, Kate Laura https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9581-268X
Crowe-Riddell, Jenna Margaret https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2794-2914
Chateau, Olivier https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1153-6284
Shine, Richard https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7529-5657
Udyawer, Vinay https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5812-0740
Funding for this research was provided by:
Minderoo Foundation
Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment
Laboratoire d’Excellence Corail
Parks Australia (QT4C7PG)
Parks Australia (QT4C7PG)
Parks Australia (QT4C7PG)
Australian Research Council (DE240100501)
Australian Research Council (FL120100074)
PADI Foundation (28454)
Article History
Received: 31 December 2024
Accepted: 9 August 2025
First Online: 28 August 2025
Declarations
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: Research conducted in Western Australia used methods approved by the University of Adelaide Animal Ethics Committee (application 35127, approval number S-2021-051) and collection permits from the Western Australian Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (FO25000393-2). Research conducted in New Caledonia used methods approved by the Charles Darwin University animal ethics committee (A18029) and collection permits from New Caledonia Province Sud (3252 − 2017/ARR/DENV).
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.