Trichechidae () |
400 cm TL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 750 kg |
demersal; freshwater; brackish; marine; depth range - 1 m |
Eastern Atlantic and Africa Inland Waters. |
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Found in coastal marine waters, rivers, and estuaries. Feeds on aquatic vascular plants, mangrove leaves or plants, clams, small fish (Ref. 1394). Found in coastal marine waters, rivers, and estuaries. Feeds on aquatic vascular plants, mangrove leaves or plants, clams, small fish (Ref. 1394). |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 18 July 2015 (A3cd; C1) Ref. 123251)
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Alleged presence of manatees in the 17th century was based on the misidentification of elephant seals (Refs. 2190, 2191). |
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