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Trichechus senegalensis Link, 1795 West African manatee |
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| Family: | Trichechidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 400 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 750 kg | |||
| Environment: | demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range - 1 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic and Africa Inland Waters. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in coastal marine waters, rivers, and estuaries. Feeds on aquatic vascular plants, mangrove leaves or plants, clams, small fish (Ref. 1394). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 18 July 2015 (A3cd; C1) Ref. 123251) | |||
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